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Arretz Family History

Arretz Name 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: Aretz, Garret, Barrett, Barreto, Pretz, Garrett, Arnett, Artz, Reetz

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What did your Arretz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arretz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Arretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arretz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Arretz. 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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There are 223 military records available for the last name Arretz. For the veterans among your Arretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arretz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Arretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Arretz in 1970 was 68, and 70 in 1977.

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