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Preeble Family History

Preeble 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, Prebble, Peebles, Peebler, Keeble, Priebe, Tremble, Treible

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Where is the Preeble family from?

You can see how Preeble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preeble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Preeble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Preeble families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Preeble's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preeble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preeble 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 95 census records available for the last name Preeble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preeble 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Preeble. 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 Preeble. For the veterans among your Preeble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preeble lifespan?

Average Preeble life expectancy in 1997 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preeble 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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