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Retkiewicz Family History

Retkiewicz 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: Lenkiewicz, Rynkiewicz, Butkiewicz, Dutkiewicz, Tomkiewicz

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Where is the Retkiewicz family from?

You can see how Retkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retkiewicz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retkiewicz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Retkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retkiewicz 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 Retkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Retkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Retkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retkiewicz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Retkiewicz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Retkiewicz. For the veterans among your Retkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Retkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Retkiewicz in 1974 was 87, and 95 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retkiewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retkiewicz 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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