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Kretzmer Family History

Kretzmer 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, Kreutzer, Krenzer, Kritzer, Kratzer, Retzer, Pretzer

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Where is the Kretzmer family from?

You can see how Kretzmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretzmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretzmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kretzmer families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kretzmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kretzmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kretzmer 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 Kretzmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kretzmer. 42% of Kretzmer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kretzmer women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kretzmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Kretzmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretzmer 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Kretzmer. 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 211 military records available for the last name Kretzmer. For the veterans among your Kretzmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretzmer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kretzmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kretzmer in 1962 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kretzmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretzmer 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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