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Pretchel Family History

Pretchel 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: Prechel, Reichel, Pueschel, Treichel, Peschel, Pletcher, Prescher

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Where is the Pretchel family from?

You can see how Pretchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretchel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pretchel families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Pretchel family living in East Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pretchel's in Scotland. East Lothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Pretchel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Pretchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretchel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pretchel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pretchel. For the veterans among your Pretchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretchel lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Pretchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pretchel in 2001 was 94, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretchel 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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