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Retchu Family History

Retchu Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reach, Reich, Rech, Ritch, Recht, Rench, Ketch, Resch, Petch, Fetcho

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Where is the Retchu family from?

You can see how Retchu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retchu family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Retchu family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Retchu's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Retchu families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retchu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Retchu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retchu 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Retchu. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Retchu. For the veterans among your Retchu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retchu lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retchu 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retchu

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