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Rettie Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Rettie in Boyndie (Banffshire). The placename may be from Scottish Gaelic rèidh ‘flat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rettig, Rettke, Pettie, Reekie, Jette, Pettis, Nettle, Rottier, Mette

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Where is the Rettie family from?

You can see how Rettie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rettie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 25 Rettie families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rettie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rettie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rettie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rettie. 72% of Rettie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rettie women worked as a Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rettie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rettie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 423 military records available for the last name Rettie. For the veterans among your Rettie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rettie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rettie in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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