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Pretnar Family History

Pretnar 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: Pretzer, Preslar, Peter, Penna, Penner, Reynard, Pear, Prater

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Where is the Pretnar family from?

You can see how Pretnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pretnar families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pretnar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pretnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretnar 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 44 census records available for the last name Pretnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretnar 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pretnar. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pretnar. For the veterans among your Pretnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretnar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pretnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pretnar in 1966 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretnar 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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