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Retchie Family History

Retchie 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: Ritchie, Ketchie, Reschke, Richie, Reichle, Recchio, Fritchie

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Where is the Retchie family from?

You can see how Retchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retchie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Retchie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 81 Retchie families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Retchie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Retchie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retchie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retchie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Retchie. 100% of Retchie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Retchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retchie 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 Retchie. 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 75 military records available for the last name Retchie. For the veterans among your Retchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retchie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Retchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Retchie in 1968 was 88, and 90 in 1984.

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