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Rettmann Family History

Rettmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rethmann (see Rethman).

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


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Where is the Rettmann family from?

You can see how Rettmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rettmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rettmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rettmann families in 1880.
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What did your Rettmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rettmann. 64% of Rettmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rettmann women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    64%
  • Farming
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rettmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Rettmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettmann 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Rettmann. 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 224 military records available for the last name Rettmann. For the veterans among your Rettmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettmann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rettmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rettmann in 1951 was 21, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettmann 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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