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Rettic Family History

Rettic 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: Rettig, Pettis, Betti, Gettig, Bettis, Retter, Petric, Rettke, Bettin

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Where is the Rettic family from?

You can see how Rettic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rettic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rettic family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettic's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rettic families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettic 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 82 census records available for the last name Rettic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettic 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rettic. 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 Rettic. For the veterans among your Rettic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettic lifespan?

Average Rettic life expectancy in 1987 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettic 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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