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Retola Family History

Retola 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: Ketola, Pesola, Rella, Rotolo, Raiola, Ventola, Evola, Regula

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Where is the Retola family from?

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

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retola. 50% of Retola men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Retola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retola 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Retola. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Retola. For the veterans among your Retola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retola lifespan?

Average Retola life expectancy in 2003 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retola 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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