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Reto Family History

Reto 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: Rego, Seto, Keto, Eto, Peto, Retz, Resto, Reo, Reta, Leto

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Where is the Reto family from?

You can see how Reto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Reto families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reto's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reto 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 Reto ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reto. 100% of Reto women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Reto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reto 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Reto. 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 Reto. For the veterans among your Reto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Reto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reto in 1967 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reto 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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