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Prebler Family History

Prebler 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, Presler, Peebler, Preller, Pregler, Peller, Kuebler, Presser

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Where is the Prebler family from?

You can see how Prebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Prebler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prebler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prebler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebler 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 44 census records available for the last name Prebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebler 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 Prebler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prebler. For the veterans among your Prebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebler lifespan?

Average Prebler life expectancy in 1989 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebler 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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