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Retelsdorf Family History

Retelsdorf 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: Reisdorf, Beyersdorf, Zielsdorf, Womelsdorf, Beversdorf, Arensdorf

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Where is the Retelsdorf family from?

You can see how Retelsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retelsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retelsdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Retelsdorf families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Retelsdorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Retelsdorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Retelsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retelsdorf 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Retelsdorf. 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 27 military records available for the last name Retelsdorf. For the veterans among your Retelsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retelsdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Retelsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Retelsdorf in 1963 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retelsdorf 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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