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Prealeau Family History

Prealeau 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: Prioleau, Belleau, Preble, Presler, Groleau, Pruneau, Preller, Reale

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Where is the Prealeau family from?

You can see how Prealeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prealeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prealeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Prealeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Prealeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prealeau families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Prealeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prealeau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prealeau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prealeau. For the veterans among your Prealeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prealeau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Prealeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Prealeau in 1973 was 89, and 61 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prealeau 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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