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Retig Family History

Retig 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: Rettig, Redig, Reis, Feig, Regis, Reil, Petit, Remis, Teig, Fertig

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Where is the Retig family from?

You can see how Retig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Retig families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Retig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Retig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retig 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 173 census records available for the last name Retig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retig 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Retig. 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 26 military records available for the last name Retig. For the veterans among your Retig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Retig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Retig in 1969 was 73, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retig 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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