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Retzky Family History

Retzky 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: Retzer, Retz, Rettke, Petzke, Rey, Metz, Reza, Petek, Remy, Ketz

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Where is the Retzky family from?

You can see how Retzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Retzky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Retzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Retzky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzky 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 102 census records available for the last name Retzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzky 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Retzky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Retzky. For the veterans among your Retzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Retzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Retzky in 1975 was 81, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzky 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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