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Kakretz Family History

Kakretz Surname 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: Kretz, Aretz, Koretz, Kamrath, Garret, Barrett, Martz, Kertz

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Where is the Kakretz family from?

You can see how Kakretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kakretz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kakretz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kakretz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kakretz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kakretz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kakretz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Guard
    100%

What Kakretz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Kakretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kakretz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kakretz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Kakretz. For the veterans among your Kakretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kakretz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Kakretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kakretz in 1973 was 67, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kakretz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kakretz 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.

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