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Prachl Family History

Prachl 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: Pracht, Prahl, Pachl, Brach, Rachel, Pach, Drach, Bracht, Rach, Pfahl

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Where is the Prachl family from?

You can see how Prachl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prachl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prachl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prachl families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prachl's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Prachl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prachl 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 58 census records available for the last name Prachl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prachl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Prachl. 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 Prachl. For the veterans among your Prachl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prachl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prachl 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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