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Retzlaw Family History

Retzlaw 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: Retzlaff, Reza, Outlaw, Rella, Retzer, Betzler, Renshaw, Metzler

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Where is the Retzlaw family from?

You can see how Retzlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzlaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retzlaw family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retzlaw's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Retzlaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzlaw 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 Retzlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saddle Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retzlaw. 100% of Retzlaw men worked as a Saddle Maker.

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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

  • Saddle Maker
    100%

What Retzlaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Retzlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzlaw 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Retzlaw. 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 15 military records available for the last name Retzlaw. For the veterans among your Retzlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzlaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Retzlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Retzlaw in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retzlaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzlaw 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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