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Kretschman Family History

Kretschman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kretschmann ‘innkeeper’.

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


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Where is the Kretschman family from?

You can see how Kretschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretschman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretschman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kretschman families living in Worcestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kretschman's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Kretschman families in 1891.
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What did your Kretschman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kretschman. 15% of Kretschman men worked as a Retired and 50% of Kretschman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kretschman were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Retired
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Kretschman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kretschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretschman 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Kretschman. 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 600 military records available for the last name Kretschman. For the veterans among your Kretschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretschman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kretschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kretschman in 1963 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretschman 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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