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Prehl Family History

Prehl 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: Pehl, Proehl, Prahl, Rehl, Prehn, Prell, Piehl, Prehm, Real, Peel

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Where is the Prehl family from?

You can see how Prehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Prehl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Prehl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prehl 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 272 census records available for the last name Prehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prehl 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Prehl. 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 103 military records available for the last name Prehl. For the veterans among your Prehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prehl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prehl in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prehl 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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