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Pretsky Family History

Pretsky 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: Zaretsky, Pressey, Presby, Pretty, Turetsky, Persky, Pressly, Petska

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Where is the Pretsky family from?

You can see how Pretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pretsky family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretsky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pretsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretsky 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 34 census records available for the last name Pretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pretsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pretsky. For the veterans among your Pretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pretsky in 1965 was 40, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pretsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretsky 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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