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Pratschner Family History

Pratschner 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: Marschner, Bratcher, Taschner, Tritschler, Rauscher, Kretschmer

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Where is the Pratschner family from?

You can see how Pratschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pratschner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pratschner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pratschner families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pratschner's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pratschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pratschner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pratschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pratschner. 100% of Pratschner men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Pratschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pratschner 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pratschner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pratschner. For the veterans among your Pratschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pratschner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pratschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pratschner in 1965 was 82, and 79 in 2002.

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