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Retzloff Family History

Retzloff Surname Meaning

Variant of Retzlaff.

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


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Where is the Retzloff family from?

You can see how Retzloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzloff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Retzloff families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Retzloff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Retzloff families in 1880.
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What did your Retzloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retzloff. 41% of Retzloff men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Retzloff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Retzloff were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Retzloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzloff 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Retzloff. 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 589 military records available for the last name Retzloff. For the veterans among your Retzloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzloff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Retzloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Retzloff in 1949 was 28, and 89 in 2004.

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