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Tretchler Family History

Tretchler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Treichler, Tritschler, Kretchmer, Hetchler, Letcher, Tischler

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Where is the Tretchler family from?

You can see how Tretchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tretchler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tretchler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tretchler family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tretchler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tretchler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Tretchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tretchler 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 immigration records available for the last name Tretchler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tretchler. For the veterans among your Tretchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tretchler lifespan?

Average Tretchler life expectancy in 1963 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tretchler 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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