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Retzy Family History

Retzy 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: Retz, Rey, Metz, Reza, Remy, Ketz, Reddy, Netz, Ratz, Reitz

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Where is the Retzy family from?

You can see how Retzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Retzy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Retzy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Retzy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzy 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 3 census records available for the last name Retzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Retzy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Retzy. For the veterans among your Retzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retzy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retzy

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