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Pretscher Family History

Pretscher 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: Prescher, Kreischer, Reuscher, Drescher, Kretschmer, Pletcher

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Where is the Pretscher family from?

You can see how Pretscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pretscher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pretscher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pretscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretscher 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 68 census records available for the last name Pretscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretscher 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pretscher. 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 296 military records available for the last name Pretscher. For the veterans among your Pretscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretscher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Pretscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pretscher in 1970 was 61, and 44 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretscher 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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