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Rettko Family History

Rettko 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, Netto, Rettig, Ratto, Retter, Resto, Repko, Renko, Getto

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Where is the Rettko family from?

You can see how Rettko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rettko family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rettko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rettko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rettko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rettko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Rettko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettko 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rettko. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rettko. For the veterans among your Rettko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Rettko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rettko in 1952 was 49, and 89 in 1999.

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