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Rettenberg Family History

Rettenberg 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: Rottenberg, Ruttenberg, Rittenberg, Guttenberg, Wattenberg, Rutenberg

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Where is the Rettenberg family from?

You can see how Rettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rettenberg families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rettenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rettenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rettenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rettenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Rettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettenberg 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rettenberg. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rettenberg. For the veterans among your Rettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rettenberg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Rettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rettenberg in 1979 was 85, and 55 in 2002.

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