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Retrum Family History

Retrum 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: Petrus, Westrum, Lerum, Reum, Petru, Ostrum, Butrum, Strum, Strom

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Where is the Retrum family from?

You can see how Retrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retrum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Retrum families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Retrum's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Retrum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retrum 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 Retrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retrum. 45% of Retrum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Retrum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Retrum were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Retrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Retrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retrum 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Retrum. 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 55 military records available for the last name Retrum. For the veterans among your Retrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retrum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Retrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Retrum in 1965 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retrum 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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