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Retzbach Family History

Retzbach 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: Reach, Betlach, Weisbach, Leinbach, Rebich, Reback, Rohrbach

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Where is the Retzbach family from?

You can see how Retzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Retzbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Retzbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Retzbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retzbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Retzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzbach 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Retzbach. 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 134 military records available for the last name Retzbach. For the veterans among your Retzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Retzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Retzbach in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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