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Rettes Family History

Rettes 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: Retter, Fettes, Rettew, Bettes, Rutten, Setter, Reuter, Ketter

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Where is the Rettes family from?

You can see how Rettes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rettes family living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rettes's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Rettes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettes 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 57 census records available for the last name Rettes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rettes. 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 military records available for the last name Rettes. For the veterans among your Rettes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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