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Preaus Family History

Preaus 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: Preas, Preus, Praus, Prus, Reus, Preis, Preuss, Paus, Phebus, Preiss

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Where is the Preaus family from?

You can see how Preaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preaus family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Preaus's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Preaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preaus 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 Preaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preaus. 100% of Preaus men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Preaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preaus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Preaus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Preaus. For the veterans among your Preaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preaus lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Preaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Preaus in 1983 was 88, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preaus 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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