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Pretschner Family History

Pretschner 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: Kretschmer, Prescher, Kreischer, Reuscher, Tritschler, Drescher

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretschner 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 15 census records available for the last name Pretschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretschner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pretschner. 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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There are 27 military records available for the last name Pretschner. For the veterans among your Pretschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretschner lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Pretschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pretschner in 1990 was 83, and 87 in 1998.

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