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Pretl Family History

Pretl 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: Pretz, Prete, Prell, Bretl, Brett, Real, Peel, Peil, Prieto, Pell

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Where is the Pretl family from?

You can see how Pretl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pretl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pretl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pretl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretl 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 90 census records available for the last name Pretl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretl 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pretl. 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 118 military records available for the last name Pretl. For the veterans among your Pretl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1995, in the United States, Pretl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pretl in 1953 was 39, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretl 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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