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Precht Family History

Precht Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Brecht.

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


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Where is the Precht family from?

You can see how Precht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precht family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Precht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Precht families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Precht's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Precht families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Precht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Precht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Precht. 100% of Precht women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Precht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precht 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Precht. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Precht. For the veterans among your Precht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Precht lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Precht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Precht in 1949 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Precht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Precht 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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