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Kretmar Family History

Kretmar 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: Kramar, Kretzer, Kreitman, Kreimer, Kremer, Kreamer, Kretchmar

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kretmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kretmar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kretmar. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Kretmar. For the veterans among your Kretmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kretmar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kretmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kretmar in 1971 was 51, and 88 in 2001.

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