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Rettmer Family History

Rettmer 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: Retter, Rettler, Dettmer, Setter, Reuter, Ketter, Kettner, Netter

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Where is the Rettmer family from?

You can see how Rettmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rettmer families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rettmer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rettmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rettmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettmer. 100% of Rettmer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Rettmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Rettmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettmer 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Rettmer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rettmer. For the veterans among your Rettmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettmer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Rettmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rettmer in 1965 was 79, and 100 in 2000.

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