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Rethinger Family History

Rethinger 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: Rettinger, Gettinger, Reisinger, Pettinger, Reidinger, Bettinger

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Where is the Rethinger family from?

You can see how Rethinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rethinger families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rethinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rethinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethinger 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 147 census records available for the last name Rethinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethinger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rethinger. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rethinger. For the veterans among your Rethinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rethinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rethinger in 1970 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethinger 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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