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Rettberg Family History

Rettberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Rethberg in the Lippe district or from any of several places so named in northwestern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rettberg family from?

You can see how Rettberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rettberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rettberg families in 1891.
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What did your Rettberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rettberg. 29% of Rettberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rettberg women worked as a File 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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Druggist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Rettberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rettberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettberg 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Rettberg. 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 Rettberg. For the veterans among your Rettberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rettberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rettberg in 1952 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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