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Retif Family History

Retif 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: Reif, Reis, Reiff, Regis, Greif, Reil, Reff, Seif, Petit, Remis

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Where is the Retif family from?

You can see how Retif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retif family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retif families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Retif families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Retif's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Retif families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retif 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 Retif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retif. 100% of Retif men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Retif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retif 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Retif. 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 49 military records available for the last name Retif. For the veterans among your Retif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retif lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Retif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Retif in 1956 was 44, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retif 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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