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Retchless Family History

Retchless Surname Meaning

see Reckless.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Retchless family from?

You can see how Retchless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retchless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Retchless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Retchless families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Retchless's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Retchless families in 1891.
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What did your Retchless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Retchless. 100% of Retchless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Retchless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Retchless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retchless census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Retchless. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Retchless. For the veterans among your Retchless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retchless lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Retchless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Retchless in 1959 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retchless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retchless ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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