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Preda Family History

Preda Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the old personal name Preda of South Slavic origin (see Predovich).

Italian: from Lombard dialect preda ‘stone’ (Italian pietra) or from the placename Preda (Lombardy).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Preda family from?

You can see how Preda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Preda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Preda families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Preda's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Preda families in 1891.
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What did your Preda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preda. 29% of Preda 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
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Craneman
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

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Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Preda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preda 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Preda. 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 304 military records available for the last name Preda. For the veterans among your Preda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Preda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Preda in 1963 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preda 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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