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Rete Family History

Rete 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: Crete, Ree, Rene, Prete, Pete, Rege, Retz, Reta, Rote, Reth

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Where is the Rete family from?

You can see how Rete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rete family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rete family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rete's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rete families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rete. 67% of Rete men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Rete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Rete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rete 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rete. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rete. For the veterans among your Rete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rete lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Rete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rete in 1983 was 79, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rete 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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