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Kretsinger Family History

Kretsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Grötzinger (see Groetzinger).

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


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Where is the Kretsinger family from?

You can see how Kretsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretsinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kretsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kretsinger family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kretsinger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kretsinger families in 1891.
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What did your Kretsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kretsinger. 40% of Kretsinger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kretsinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kretsinger were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Printer
    9%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kretsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kretsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretsinger 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kretsinger. 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 261 military records available for the last name Kretsinger. For the veterans among your Kretsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretsinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kretsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kretsinger in 1962 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretsinger 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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