Rettner Family History

Rettner Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kettner, Rittner, Retter, Rottner, Bettner, Rettler, Rattner, Reisner, Setter, Metzner

2,000 record(s) for Rettner

984	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
279	Military Records
107	Immigration Records
522	Census and Voter Lists
210	Member Trees

Where is the Rettner family from?

You can see how Rettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rettner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rettner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rettner families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rettner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rettner families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rettner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rettner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rettner.

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

Salesman

50%

Clerk

50%

What Rettner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 522 census records available for the last name Rettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rettner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Rettner. 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.

Military Records

There are 279 military records available for the last name Rettner. For the veterans among your Rettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Rettner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Rettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rettner in 1963 was 85, and 86 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rettner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.