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Rettell Family History

Rettell 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: Kettell, Reddell, Fretwell, Zettel, Hettel, Retter, Revell, Rothell

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Where is the Rettell family from?

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

What did your Rettell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettell. 100% of Rettell women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Rettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rettell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rettell. For the veterans among your Rettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rettell in 1964 was 21, and 84 in 2003.

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