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Retsel Family History

Retsel 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: Ressel, Rensel, Wetsel, Kessel, Reese, Gressel, Redel, Reiser, Hetzel

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Where is the Retsel family from?

You can see how Retsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Retsel families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Retsel's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Retsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retsel 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 Retsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retsel. 100% of Retsel men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Retsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Retsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retsel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Retsel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Retsel. For the veterans among your Retsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retsel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Retsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Retsel in 1966 was 59, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Retsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retsel 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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