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Retus Family History

Retus 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: Reus, Remus, Redus, Reis, Regis, Rus, Jesus, Remis, Matus, Rufus

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Where is the Retus family from?

You can see how Retus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Retus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Retus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Retus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retus 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 151 census records available for the last name Retus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Retus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Retus. For the veterans among your Retus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Retus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Retus in 1968 was 37, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retus 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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