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Kretschmar Family History

Kretschmar Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an innkeeper. The word is of Slavic origin; compare Czech krcmar ‘village innkeeper’.

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


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Where is the Kretschmar family from?

You can see how Kretschmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretschmar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretschmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kretschmar family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kretschmar's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kretschmar families in 1891.
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What did your Kretschmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties (retire was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kretschmar. 100% of Kretschmar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties (retire.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties (retire
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kretschmar. 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 Kretschmar. For the veterans among your Kretschmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretschmar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kretschmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kretschmar in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretschmar 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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