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Kretchmar Family History

Kretchmar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kretschmar ‘innkeeper’.

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


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Where is the Kretchmar family from?

You can see how Kretchmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretchmar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kretchmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kretchmar families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kretchmar's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kretchmar families in 1891.
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What did your Kretchmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kretchmar. 59% of Kretchmar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Medical Doctor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kretchmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretchmar 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kretchmar. 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 219 military records available for the last name Kretchmar. For the veterans among your Kretchmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretchmar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kretchmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kretchmar in 1961 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretchmar 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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