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Retkowski Family History

Retkowski 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: Ratkowski, Rutkowski, Rekowski, Rakowski, Petrowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Retkowski family from?

You can see how Retkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Retkowski families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Retkowski's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Retkowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Retkowski. 50% of Retkowski men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Retkowski women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Retkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retkowski 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Retkowski. 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 133 military records available for the last name Retkowski. For the veterans among your Retkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retkowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Retkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Retkowski in 1956 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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