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Retskin Family History

Retskin 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: Ruskin, Raskin, Meskin, Heskin, Etkin, Peskin, Riskin, Eskin, Benskin

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Where is the Retskin family from?

You can see how Retskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retskin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Retskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Retskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retskin 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 29 census records available for the last name Retskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retskin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Retskin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Retskin. For the veterans among your Retskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retskin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Retskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Retskin in 1964 was 56, and 84 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retskin 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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