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Rethman Family History

Rethman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Rethmann: topographic name for someone who lived where reeds grew from Middle Low German rēt ‘reed’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rethman family from?

You can see how Rethman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rethman families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rethman families in 1891.
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What did your Rethman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rethman. 36% of Rethman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rethman women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Foreman
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Rethman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rethman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethman 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Rethman. 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 427 military records available for the last name Rethman. For the veterans among your Rethman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rethman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rethman in 1964 was 62, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethman 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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