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Rettburg Family History

Rettburg 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: Rettberg, Remsburg, Ramsburg, Westbury, Westberg, Rettig, Redburn

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Where is the Rettburg family from?

You can see how Rettburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rettburg families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettburg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rettburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Rettburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettburg 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rettburg. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rettburg. For the veterans among your Rettburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettburg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Rettburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rettburg in 1966 was 77, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettburg 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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