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Kretzel Family History

Kretzel 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: Kretzer, Kaetzel, Krenzel, Kreutzer, Krengel, Krenzer, Hetzel, Netzel

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Where is the Kretzel family from?

You can see how Kretzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kretzel families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kretzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kretzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kretzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Kretzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretzel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kretzel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kretzel. For the veterans among your Kretzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kretzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kretzel in 1962 was 78, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretzel 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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