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Retson Family History

Retson Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Ritson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Retson family from?

You can see how Retson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Retson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Retson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Retson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Retson families in 1891.
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What did your Retson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Retson. 100% of Retson 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Retson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retson 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Retson. 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 76 military records available for the last name Retson. For the veterans among your Retson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Retson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Retson in 1980 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retson 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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