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Retterson Family History

Retterson 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: Petterson, Peterson, Patterson, Reierson, Catterson, Betterton

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Where is the Retterson family from?

You can see how Retterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retterson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Retterson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Retterson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Retterson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Retterson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retterson 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 86 census records available for the last name Retterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retterson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Retterson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Retterson. For the veterans among your Retterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retterson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retterson 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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