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Rettino Family History

Rettino 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: Rettig, Reitano, Oetting, Restaino, Bettin, Metting, Getting, Restivo

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Where is the Rettino family from?

You can see how Rettino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettino family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rettino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rettino families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rettino's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rettino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rettino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettino. 67% of Rettino women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Rettino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettino 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Rettino. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rettino. For the veterans among your Rettino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettino lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rettino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rettino in 1944 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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