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Kretlow Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Kammin in Pomerania.

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


Similar surnames: Zietlow, Strehlow, Ireton, Bredow, Kellow, Buelow, Kozlow, Kretzer

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Where is the Kretlow family from?

You can see how Kretlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretlow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretlow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kretlow families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kretlow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kretlow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kretlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kretlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kretlow. 37% of Kretlow 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kretlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretlow 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Kretlow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 803 military records available for the last name Kretlow. For the veterans among your Kretlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kretlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kretlow in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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