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Prechel Family History

Prechel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places so named in eastern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prechel family from?

You can see how Prechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prechel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prechel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Prechel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prechel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prechel families in 1891.
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What did your Prechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prechel. 37% of Prechel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prechel 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Prechel. 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 147 military records available for the last name Prechel. For the veterans among your Prechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prechel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prechel in 1955 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prechel 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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