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Retzke Family History

Retzke 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: Rettke, Petzke, Retzer, Remke, Natzke, Retz, Fratzke, Metze, Betke

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Where is the Retzke family from?

You can see how Retzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Retzke families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Retzke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Retzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzke 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 Retzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retzke. 46% of Retzke men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Retzke women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Retzke were Partner Owner and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Partner Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

What Retzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Retzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzke 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Retzke. 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 295 military records available for the last name Retzke. For the veterans among your Retzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Retzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Retzke in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzke 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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