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Retka Family History

Retka 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: Rutka, Reta, Repka, Betka, Reza, Rota, Belka, Ruta, Cetta, Berka

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Where is the Retka family from?

You can see how Retka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Retka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Retka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Retka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Retka. 28% of Retka 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
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Retka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retka 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Retka. 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 62 military records available for the last name Retka. For the veterans among your Retka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Retka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Retka in 1957 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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