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Kretzschmar Family History

Kretzschmar Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kretschmar.

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


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Where is the Kretzschmar family from?

You can see how Kretzschmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kretzschmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kretzschmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kretzschmar families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kretzschmar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kretzschmar families in 1880.
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What did your Kretzschmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kretzschmar. 28% of Kretzschmar men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kretzschmar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kretzschmar were Farming and Farm Hand.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Pastor
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

What Kretzschmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kretzschmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretzschmar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kretzschmar. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kretzschmar. For the veterans among your Kretzschmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretzschmar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kretzschmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kretzschmar in 1960 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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