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Preau Family History

Preau 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: Reau, Breau, Preas, Pleau, Real, Grau, Read, Pear, Peak, Rau

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Where is the Preau family from?

You can see how Preau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Preau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Preau family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Preau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Preau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Preau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preau 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 Preau. 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 56 military records available for the last name Preau. For the veterans among your Preau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Preau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Preau in 1969 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preau 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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