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Retner Family History

Retner 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: Reiner, Retzer, Renner, Regner, Fetner, Retter, Ratner, Resner

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Where is the Retner family from?

You can see how Retner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Retner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Retner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Retner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Retner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retner 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 Retner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retner. 45% of Retner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Retner women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Retner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Retner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retner 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Retner. 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 59 military records available for the last name Retner. For the veterans among your Retner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Retner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Retner in 1982 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retner 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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