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Returns Family History

Returns 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: Turns, Burns, Reus, Requena, Peters, Mearns, Petrus, Reuss, Petras

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Where is the Returns family from?

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

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

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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%

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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Returns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Returns 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Returns. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Returns. For the veterans among your Returns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Returns lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Returns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Returns in 1973 was 18, and 67 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Returns 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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