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Kretlow Family History

Kretlow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Kammin in Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Kretlow family from?

You can see how Kretlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretlow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretlow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Kretlow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kretlow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kretlow families in 1880.
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What did your Kretlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kretlow. 37% of Kretlow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kretlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretlow 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Kretlow. 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 803 military records available for the last name Kretlow. For the veterans among your Kretlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kretlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kretlow in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretlow 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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