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Precechtel Family History

Precechtel 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, Brechtel, Prechel, Prechtl, Reichel, Pueschel, Treichel

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Where is the Precechtel family from?

You can see how Precechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precechtel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Precechtel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Precechtel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Precechtel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Precechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precechtel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Precechtel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Precechtel. For the veterans among your Precechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Precechtel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Precechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Precechtel in 1975 was 76, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Precechtel 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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