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Retko Family History

Retko 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: Repko, Renko, Petko, Rego, Perko, Petro, Seto, Reek, Reck, Detro

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Where is the Retko family from?

You can see how Retko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retko family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Retko's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Retko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retko 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 37 census records available for the last name Retko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retko 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Retko. 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 14 military records available for the last name Retko. For the veterans among your Retko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retko lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Retko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Retko in 1976 was 79, and 98 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retko 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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