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Preebe Family History

Preebe 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: Priebe, Preece, Reese, Breese, Riebe, Preble, Greene, Reeve, Presby

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Where is the Preebe family from?

You can see how Preebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preebe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Preebe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Preebe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preebe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Preebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preebe 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 Preebe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Preebe. For the veterans among your Preebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preebe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Preebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Preebe in 1972 was 49, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preebe 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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