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Retler Family History

Retler 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: Betler, Retzer, Retter, Resler, Rettler, Reller, Redler, Ketler

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Where is the Retler family from?

You can see how Retler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Retler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Retler family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retler's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Retler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retler 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 170 census records available for the last name Retler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Retler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Retler. For the veterans among your Retler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Retler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Retler in 1965 was 76, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retler 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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