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Retckford Family History

Retckford 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: Beckford, Rockford, Eckford, Ratchford, Rotchford, Record, Rochford

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Where is the Retckford family from?

You can see how Retckford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retckford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Retckford families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Retckford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Retckford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retckford 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 10 census records available for the last name Retckford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retckford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Retckford. 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 military records available for the last name Retckford. For the veterans among your Retckford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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