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Kretsch Family History

Kretsch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krätsch which is a derivative of Křes an Old Czech personal name (see Kress ).

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


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Where is the Kretsch family from?

You can see how Kretsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Kretsch families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kretsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kretsch families in 1880.
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What did your Kretsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kretsch. 34% of Kretsch men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kretsch women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kretsch were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Kretsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kretsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretsch 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Kretsch. 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 320 military records available for the last name Kretsch. For the veterans among your Kretsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kretsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kretsch in 1962 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kretsch 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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