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Retzman Family History

Retzman 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: Rethman, Ritzman, Kietzman, Rothman, Hetman, Reitman, Rozman

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Where is the Retzman family from?

You can see how Retzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Retzman families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Retzman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Retzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzman 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 116 census records available for the last name Retzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Retzman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Retzman. For the veterans among your Retzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1996, in the United States, Retzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Retzman in 1953 was 56, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzman 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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