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Rethier Family History

Rethier 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: Ethier, Rather, Rehmer, Rother, Ruther, Rottier, Retzer, Roethler

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Where is the Rethier family from?

You can see how Rethier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rethier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Rethier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rethier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethier 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 140 census records available for the last name Rethier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rethier. 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 military records available for the last name Rethier. For the veterans among your Rethier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Rethier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rethier in 1969 was 64, and 74 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethier 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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