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Rettschlag Family History

Rettschlag 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: Rumschlag, Rentschler, Schlag, Reischl, Siedschlag, Gottschling

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Where is the Rettschlag family from?

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

What did your Rettschlag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettschlag. 60% of Rettschlag men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Rettschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettschlag 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rettschlag. 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 75 military records available for the last name Rettschlag. For the veterans among your Rettschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettschlag lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rettschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rettschlag in 1969 was 93, and 81 in 2004.

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