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Preator Family History

Preator 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: Prator, Prater, Preston, Proctor, Prato, Rector, Presto, Pretto

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Where is the Preator family from?

You can see how Preator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preator family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Preator family living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preator's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Preator families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preator 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 Preator ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preator. 100% of Preator 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 Preator family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Preator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preator 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Preator. 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 96 military records available for the last name Preator. For the veterans among your Preator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preator lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Preator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Preator in 1967 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preator

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preator 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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