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Retek Family History

Retek 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: Petek, Reek, Rezek, Peter, Reder, Reuter, Creek, Redel, Rozek, Bezek

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Where is the Retek family from?

You can see how Retek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Retek family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Retek's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Retek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Retek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retek 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Retek. 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 Retek. For the veterans among your Retek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Retek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Retek in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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