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Retkofsky Family History

Retkofsky 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: Ratkowski, Rutkowski, Kofsky, Rekowski, Ostrofsky, Petrowsky

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Where is the Retkofsky family from?

You can see how Retkofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retkofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Retkofsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retkofsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Retkofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Retkofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retkofsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Retkofsky. 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 20 military records available for the last name Retkofsky. For the veterans among your Retkofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retkofsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Retkofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Retkofsky in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retkofsky 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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