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Retersdorf Family History

Retersdorf 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: Beyersdorf, Beversdorf, Reisdorf, Lauersdorf, Peterson, Reierson

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Where is the Retersdorf family from?

You can see how Retersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retersdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retersdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Retersdorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Retersdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Retersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retersdorf 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 Retersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retersdorf. 43% of Retersdorf men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

What Retersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Retersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retersdorf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Retersdorf. 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 13 military records available for the last name Retersdorf. For the veterans among your Retersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retersdorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Retersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Retersdorf in 1969 was 74, and 18 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retersdorf 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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