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Prachtel Family History

Prachtel 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: Prechtel, Rachel, Pachter, Wachtel, Pracht, Brechtel, Hachtel

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Where is the Prachtel family from?

You can see how Prachtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prachtel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prachtel family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prachtel's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Prachtel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prachtel 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 27 census records available for the last name Prachtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prachtel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prachtel. 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 45 military records available for the last name Prachtel. For the veterans among your Prachtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prachtel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Prachtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prachtel in 1972 was 89, and 52 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prachtel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prachtel 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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