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Retzback Family History

Retzback 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: Reback, Feeback, Rathsack, Rennhack, Rezac, Rebuck, Riback, Toback

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Where is the Retzback family from?

You can see how Retzback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retzback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Retzback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Retzback families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Retzback's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Retzback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retzback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Retzback ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Retzback. 100% of Retzback women worked as a Private Means. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Retzback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retzback 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Retzback. 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 4 military records available for the last name Retzback. For the veterans among your Retzback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retzback lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Retzback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Retzback in 1968 was 74, and 74 in 1994.

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