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Retkamp Family History

Retkamp 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: Trenkamp, Seekamp, Telkamp, Weitkamp, Ryskamp, Roskamp, Heitkamp

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retkamp 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 2 census records available for the last name Retkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retkamp 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Retkamp. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Retkamp. For the veterans among your Retkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retkamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Retkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Retkamp in 1966 was 77, and 62 in 1967.

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