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Rettkowski Family History

Rettkowski 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: Ratkowski, Rutkowski, Rostkowski, Rekowski, Rakowski, Petrowski

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Where is the Rettkowski family from?

You can see how Rettkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rettkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rettkowski families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rettkowski's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Rettkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettkowski 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 Rettkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettkowski. 75% of Rettkowski men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Rettkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Rettkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettkowski 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rettkowski. 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 107 military records available for the last name Rettkowski. For the veterans among your Rettkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rettkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rettkowski in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rettkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettkowski 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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