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Kretchmer Family History

Kretchmer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kretschmer ‘innkeeper’.

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


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Where is the Kretchmer family from?

You can see how Kretchmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretchmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretchmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Kretchmer families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kretchmer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kretchmer families in 1880.
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What did your Kretchmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kretchmer. 17% of Kretchmer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kretchmer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kretchmer were Welder and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Welder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Kretchmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kretchmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretchmer 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Kretchmer. 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 343 military records available for the last name Kretchmer. For the veterans among your Kretchmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretchmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kretchmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kretchmer in 1948 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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