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Kretschmer Family History

Kretschmer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an innkeeper Middle High German kretschmar. The word is of Slavic origin; compare Czech krčmář.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kretschmer family from?

You can see how Kretschmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretschmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretschmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kretschmer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kretschmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kretschmer families in 1891.
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What did your Kretschmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kretschmer. 100% of Kretschmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kretschmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretschmer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kretschmer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kretschmer. For the veterans among your Kretschmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretschmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kretschmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kretschmer in 1948 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretschmer 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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