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Prebster Family History

Prebster 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: Preister, Pester, Presser, Brewster, Preiser, Trester, Pressler

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Where is the Prebster family from?

You can see how Prebster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prebster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Prebster family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Prebster's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prebster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebster 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 87 census records available for the last name Prebster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebster 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 Prebster. 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 26 military records available for the last name Prebster. For the veterans among your Prebster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Prebster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Prebster in 1968 was 61, and 94 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebster 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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