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Tretzel Family History

Tretzel 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: Trettel, Hetzel, Netzel, Kretzer, Metzel, Retzer, Tretter, Reitzel

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Where is the Tretzel family from?

You can see how Tretzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tretzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tretzel families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tretzel's in USA. California had the highest population of Tretzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tretzel 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 Tretzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Tretzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Tretzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretzel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tretzel. 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 104 military records available for the last name Tretzel. For the veterans among your Tretzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretzel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Tretzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tretzel in 1973 was 72, and 84 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tretzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tretzel 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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