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Prechter Family History

Prechter 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: Prechtel, Richter, Pachter, Brecher, Fechter, Preister, Sprecher

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Where is the Prechter family from?

You can see how Prechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prechter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prechter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Prechter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prechter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prechter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prechter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Prechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prechter 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Prechter. 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 176 military records available for the last name Prechter. For the veterans among your Prechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prechter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Prechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prechter in 1964 was 66, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prechter 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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