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Retman Family History

Retman 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: Hetman, Reitman, Rutman, Rotman, Rethman, Getman, Redman, Reiman

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Where is the Retman family from?

You can see how Retman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Retman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Retman families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Retman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Retman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Retman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retman. 50% of Retman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Retman women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Retman were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Retman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Retman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retman 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Retman. 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 70 military records available for the last name Retman. For the veterans among your Retman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Retman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Retman in 1973 was 78, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retman 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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