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Rettenbach Family History

Rettenbach 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: Hettenbach, Breitenbach, Rothenbach, Prestenbach, Reidenbach

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Where is the Rettenbach family from?

You can see how Rettenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rettenbach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettenbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rettenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettenbach 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 63 census records available for the last name Rettenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettenbach 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 Rettenbach. 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 Rettenbach. For the veterans among your Rettenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettenbach lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Rettenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rettenbach in 1988 was 83, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettenbach 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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