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Praetsch Family History

Praetsch Name 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: Pletsch, Partsch, Groetsch, Bratsch, Petsch, Pietsch, Pautsch

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Where is the Praetsch family from?

You can see how Praetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praetsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Praetsch families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Praetsch's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Praetsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praetsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Praetsch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Praetsch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Praetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praetsch 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 Praetsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Praetsch. For the veterans among your Praetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praetsch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Praetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Praetsch in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

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