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Kroetsch Family History

Kroetsch 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: Groetsch, Kretsch, Kresch, Krutsch, Doetsch, Roesch, Krosch, Koelsch

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Where is the Kroetsch family from?

You can see how Kroetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroetsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroetsch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 14 Kroetsch families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kroetsch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kroetsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroetsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kroetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroetsch. 23% of Kroetsch men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kroetsch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kroetsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kroetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroetsch 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kroetsch. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kroetsch. For the veterans among your Kroetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroetsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kroetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kroetsch in 1963 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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