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Retheth Family History

Retheth 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: Helseth, Kenneth, Hesketh, Rather, Berreth, Rother, Nesseth, Recht

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Where is the Retheth family from?

You can see how Retheth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retheth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Retheth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Retheth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Retheth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Retheth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retheth 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 4 census records available for the last name Retheth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retheth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Retheth. 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 Retheth. For the veterans among your Retheth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retheth lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retheth

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