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Rettig Family History

Rettig Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German retich Middle Low German redi(c)k ‘radish’ (a loanword from Latin radix ‘root’) a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of radishes.

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


Similar surnames: Gettig, Reddig, Reisig, Sittig, Fertig, Fettig, Wittig, Netter, Attig

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Where is the Rettig family from?

You can see how Rettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rettig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rettig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rettig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rettig. 18% of Rettig men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Rettig women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rettig were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettig 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rettig. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rettig. For the veterans among your Rettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettig lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rettig in 1949 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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