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Rettger Family History

Rettger 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: Retter, Rettler, Roettger, Bettger, Setter, Reuter, Ketter, Kettner

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Where is the Rettger family from?

You can see how Rettger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Rettger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rettger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rettger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettger 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 Rettger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rettger. 100% of Rettger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rettger women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Student
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Rettger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Rettger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettger 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Rettger. 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 163 military records available for the last name Rettger. For the veterans among your Rettger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rettger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rettger in 1968 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rettger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettger 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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