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Preany Family History

Preany 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: Greany, Penny, Pray, Prey, Creasy, Presby, Pretty, Reaney, Reny

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Where is the Preany family from?

You can see how Preany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preany family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Preany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Preany families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Preany's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Preany families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Preany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preany 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Preany. 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 2 military records available for the last name Preany. For the veterans among your Preany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preany lifespan?

Average Preany life expectancy in 1977 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preany 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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