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Retiz Family History

Retiz Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico; Rétiz): perhaps an altered form of Spanish Retes a habitational name from a place called Retes de Llanteno in Araba/Álava province (Basque Country).

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


Similar surnames: Retz, Reis, Metz, Regis, Ketz, Netz, Reil, Petit, Ratz, Remis

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Where is the Retiz family from?

You can see how Retiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retiz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Retiz families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Retiz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Retiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retiz. 100% of Retiz 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Retiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retiz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Retiz. 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 29 military records available for the last name Retiz. For the veterans among your Retiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retiz lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Retiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Retiz in 1986 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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