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Rethke Family History

Rethke Name 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: Rettke, Bethke, Rathke, Remke, Reschke, Rathe, Rothe, Roethle, Methe

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Where is the Rethke family from?

You can see how Rethke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rethke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rethke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rethke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rethke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rethke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rethke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rethke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Invilad was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rethke. 25% of Rethke men worked as an Invilad. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Invilad
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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What Rethke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Rethke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rethke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rethke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Rethke. For the veterans among your Rethke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rethke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rethke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rethke in 1968 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

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