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Rettinger Family History

Rettinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Retting or Rettingen in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rettinger family from?

You can see how Rettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rettinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rettinger families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rettinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rettinger families in 1891.
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What did your Rettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rettinger. 100% of Rettinger 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettinger 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Rettinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rettinger. For the veterans among your Rettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rettinger in 1956 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rettinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettinger 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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