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Retzner Family History

Retzner 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: Metzner, Retzer, Betzner, Hetzner, Fetzner, Reisner, Kettner, Fetzer

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Where is the Retzner family from?

You can see how Retzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Retzner families living in Indiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Retzner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Retzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retzner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Retzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Retzner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Retzner. For the veterans among your Retzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Retzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Retzner in 1968 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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