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Retleff Family History

Retleff 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: Retzlaff, Detloff, Setliff, Ratliff, Retzloff, Reiff, Betler, Reff

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Where is the Retleff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retleff 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 Retleff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retleff. 100% of Retleff men worked as a Farming and 100% of Retleff women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Retleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retleff 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 Retleff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Retleff. For the veterans among your Retleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retleff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Retleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Retleff in 1960 was 59, and 79 in 1993.

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