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Kretschmann Family History

Kretschmann Surname Meaning

German: altered form of Kretschmer ‘innkeeper’.

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


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Where is the Kretschmann family from?

You can see how Kretschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretschmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretschmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kretschmann families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kretschmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kretschmann families in 1891.
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What did your Kretschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kretschmann. 100% of Kretschmann 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Kretschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretschmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kretschmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kretschmann. For the veterans among your Kretschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretschmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kretschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kretschmann in 1964 was 85, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kretschmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretschmann 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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