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Prachel Family History

Prachel 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: Rachel, Prechel, Kachel, Crackel, Pracht, Peachey, Mrachek, Peschel

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Where is the Prachel family from?

You can see how Prachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prachel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prachel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Prachel families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Prachel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prachel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prachel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prachel. 34% of Prachel men worked as a Shipping Clerk. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Prachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prachel 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 Prachel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Prachel. For the veterans among your Prachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prachel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Prachel in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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