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Preecs Family History

Preecs 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: Preece, Creech, Preis, Preuss, Reeck, Pries, Preiss, Drees, Brees

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Where is the Preecs family from?

You can see how Preecs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preecs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Preecs families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Preecs family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Preecs's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Preecs families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Preecs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preecs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Preecs. 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 47 military records available for the last name Preecs. For the veterans among your Preecs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preecs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Preecs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Preecs in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preecs 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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