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Kretchman Family History

Kretchman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kretschmann a partly Germanized form of Kretschmar.

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


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Where is the Kretchman family from?

You can see how Kretchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kretchman families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kretchman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kretchman families in 1911.
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What did your Kretchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kretchman. 23% of Kretchman men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Kretchman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kretchman were Proprietor and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Printer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Saleswoman
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kretchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretchman 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Kretchman. 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 291 military records available for the last name Kretchman. For the veterans among your Kretchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretchman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kretchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kretchman in 1957 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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