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Preat Family History

Preat 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: Great, Preast, Peat, Preas, Treat, Prest, Brett, Real, Trent, Read

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Where is the Preat family from?

You can see how Preat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Preat families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Preat's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Preat families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Preat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preat 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Preat. 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 44 military records available for the last name Preat. For the veterans among your Preat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preat lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Preat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Preat in 1982 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preat 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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