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Pretka Family History

Pretka 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: Prata, Pretz, Rutka, Petra, Petta, Prete, Pretty, Pelka, Reta, Presta

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Where is the Pretka family from?

You can see how Pretka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pretka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pretka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pretka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretka 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 57 census records available for the last name Pretka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pretka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pretka. For the veterans among your Pretka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Pretka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pretka in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretka 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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