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Prebus Family History

Prebus 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: Phebus, Preus, Probus, Krebs, Prus, Reus, Preis, Preuss, Debus

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Where is the Prebus family from?

You can see how Prebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prebus families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Prebus families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Prebus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Prebus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebus 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 67 census records available for the last name Prebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Prebus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Prebus. For the veterans among your Prebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Prebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prebus in 1971 was 87, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebus 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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