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Rettke Family History

Rettke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rād rāt ‘advice counsel’.

East German: habitational name from Rettkau near Glogau.

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


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Where is the Rettke family from?

You can see how Rettke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Rettke families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rettke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rettke families in 1880.
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What did your Rettke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rettke. 16% of Rettke men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rettke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rettke were Salesman and 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
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Rettke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rettke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettke 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Rettke. 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 400 military records available for the last name Rettke. For the veterans among your Rettke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rettke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rettke in 1958 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettke 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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