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Prebes Family History

Prebes 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: Paredes, Krebs, Preis, Debes, Preuss, Peebles, Reber, Remes, Peres

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Where is the Prebes family from?

You can see how Prebes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prebes family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prebes's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Prebes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebes 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 Prebes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Prebes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Prebes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Prebes. For the veterans among your Prebes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebes lifespan?

Average Prebes life expectancy in 1967 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebes 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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