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Preager Family History

Preager 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: Prager, Kreager, Creager, Reager, Prenger, Creamer, Pranger, Prater

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Where is the Preager family from?

You can see how Preager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preager families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Preager families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Preager's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Preager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preager 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 Preager ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preager. 100% of Preager women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Preager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Preager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preager 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Preager. 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 8 military records available for the last name Preager. For the veterans among your Preager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preager lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Preager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Preager in 1971 was 97, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preager ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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