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Prefach Family History

Prefach 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: Reach, Creach, Peach, Breach, Pech, Brach, Roach, Trench, Krech

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Where is the Prefach family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prefach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prefach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Prefach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prefach 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prefach. 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 53 military records available for the last name Prefach. For the veterans among your Prefach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prefach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Prefach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Prefach in 1968 was 73, and 69 in 2000.

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