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Rettels Family History

Rettels 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: Zettel, Hettel, Retter, Fetters, Bertels, Rittel, Etters, Metters

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Where is the Rettels family from?

You can see how Rettels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettels family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Rettels families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettels's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rettels families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rettels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettels 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rettels. 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 Rettels. For the veterans among your Rettels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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