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Retenger Family History

Retenger 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: Rementer, Redinger, Stenger, Rettinger, Reninger, Stanger, Reisner

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Where is the Retenger family from?

You can see how Retenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retenger family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retenger's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Retenger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retenger 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 36 census records available for the last name Retenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retenger 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 Retenger. 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 Retenger. For the veterans among your Retenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retenger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retenger 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 Retenger

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