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Retert Family History

Retert 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: Rebert, Detert, Rotert, Peter, Revere, Reder, Robert, Reuter, Remer

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Where is the Retert family from?

You can see how Retert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Retert families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Retert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Retert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retert 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 Retert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Street Car Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retert. 100% of Retert men worked as a Street Car Operator.

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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

  • Street Car Operator
    100%

What Retert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Retert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retert 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Retert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Retert. For the veterans among your Retert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Retert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Retert in 1968 was 94, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retert 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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