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Preal Family History

Preal 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: Real, Creal, Prell, Preas, Peal, Beal, Kral, Peel, Read, Neal

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Where is the Preal family from?

You can see how Preal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Preal families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Preal families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Preal's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Preal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preal 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 Preal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preal. 60% of Preal 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Preal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Preal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preal 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Preal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Preal. For the veterans among your Preal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Preal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Preal in 1975 was 26, and 30 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preal 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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