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Rettey Family History

Rettey 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, Rettew, Pettey, Rutten, Setter, Reuter, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Rettey family from?

You can see how Rettey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rettey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rettey families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rettey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rettey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rettey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rettey. 100% of Rettey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rettey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Rettey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rettey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rettey. For the veterans among your Rettey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Rettey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rettey in 1977 was 79, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rettey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettey 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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