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Retynski Family History

Retynski 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: Repinski, Litynski, Romanski, Brezinski, Zelinski, Lewinski

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Where is the Retynski family from?

You can see how Retynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retynski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Retynski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Retynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retynski. 100% of Retynski women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Retynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Retynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retynski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Retynski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Retynski. For the veterans among your Retynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retynski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Retynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Retynski in 1969 was 82, and 51 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retynski 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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