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Rethwill Family History

Rethwill 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: Rothwell, Rehill, Tuthill, Fretwell, Thill, Revill, Bothwell

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Where is the Rethwill family from?

You can see how Rethwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethwill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rethwill families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rethwill's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rethwill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethwill 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 Rethwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rethwill. 67% of Rethwill men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Rethwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Rethwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethwill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rethwill. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rethwill. For the veterans among your Rethwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethwill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Rethwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rethwill in 1956 was 53, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rethwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rethwill 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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