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Kreckmann Family History

Kreckmann Name 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: Dieckmann, Dreckman, Boeckmann, Heckmann, Brockmann, Eckmann

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Where is the Kreckmann family from?

You can see how Kreckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreckmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kreckmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreckmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreckmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreckmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreckmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kreckmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Kreckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreckmann 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kreckmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Kreckmann. For the veterans among your Kreckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreckmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kreckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kreckmann in 1962 was 54, and 99 in 2002.

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