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Rettgen Family History

Rettgen 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: Rutten, Regen, Bestgen, Reiten, Ruetten, Etten, Retter, Betten

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Where is the Rettgen family from?

You can see how Rettgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettgen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rettgen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettgen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rettgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettgen 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 15 census records available for the last name Rettgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettgen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rettgen. 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 Rettgen. For the veterans among your Rettgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rettgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rettgen in 1971 was 34, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettgen 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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