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Retes Family History

Retes 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: Remes, Rees, Reves, Reyes, Reis, Peter, Gates, Lees, Reder, Rodes

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Where is the Retes family from?

You can see how Retes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Retes families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Retes families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Retes's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Retes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retes 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 Retes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retes. 34% of Retes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Retes women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Retes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Retes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retes 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Retes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Retes. For the veterans among your Retes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Retes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Retes in 1972 was 59, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retes 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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