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Praechtl Family History

Praechtl 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: Prechtl, Pracht, Prechel, Precht, Prechtel, Rachel, Bracht, Recht

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Where is the Praechtl family from?

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

There are 43 census records available for the last name Praechtl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praechtl 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 Praechtl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Praechtl. For the veterans among your Praechtl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praechtl lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Praechtl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Praechtl in 1987 was 72, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praechtl 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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