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Krechman Family History

Krechman 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: Kretchman, Richman, Rochman, Dreckman, Reichman, Kochman, Kreitman

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Where is the Krechman family from?

You can see how Krechman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krechman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krechman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Krechman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Krechman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krechman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krechman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krechman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krechman. 100% of Krechman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Krechman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Krechman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krechman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Krechman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Krechman. For the veterans among your Krechman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krechman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Krechman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Krechman in 1966 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krechman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krechman 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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