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Prebee Family History

Prebee 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: Preble, Reber, Rebel, Prete, Ferebee, Priebe, Premer, Preyer, Greber

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Where is the Prebee family from?

You can see how Prebee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prebee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Prebee families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prebee's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Prebee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebee 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 65 census records available for the last name Prebee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebee 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 Prebee. 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 14 military records available for the last name Prebee. For the veterans among your Prebee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebee lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Prebee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prebee in 1972 was 61, and 43 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebee 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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