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Prettenhofer Family History

Prettenhofer 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: Pfotenhauer, Pettinger, Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer, Altenhofen, Freihofer

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Prettenhofer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Prettenhofer. For the veterans among your Prettenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prettenhofer lifespan?

Average Prettenhofer life expectancy in 1999 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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