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Kretschel Family History

Kretschel 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: Kreischer, Kretschmer, Ritschel, Kroschel, Kretsch, Ketchel

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Where is the Kretschel family from?

You can see how Kretschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kretschel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kretschel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kretschel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Kretschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretschel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kretschel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kretschel. For the veterans among your Kretschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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