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Schretzman Family History

Schretzman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schutzman, Schatzman, Schreibman, Schlotman, Scherman, Schwerman

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Where is the Schretzman family from?

You can see how Schretzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schretzman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schretzman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schretzman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schretzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schretzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Schretzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schretzman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Schretzman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schretzman. For the veterans among your Schretzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schretzman lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Schretzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schretzman in 1995 was 81, and 44 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schretzman 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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