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Rettler Family History

Rettler Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Rettler family from?

You can see how Rettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rettler family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rettler's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Rettler families in 1911.
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What did your Rettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rettler. 40% of Rettler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rettler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rettler were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Cleaner
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Rettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Rettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettler 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rettler. 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 193 military records available for the last name Rettler. For the veterans among your Rettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rettler in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettler 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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