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Preeg Family History

Preeg 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: Pree, Reeg, Green, Peel, Creek, Freer, Creed, Preis, Peng, Deeg

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Where is the Preeg family from?

You can see how Preeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preeg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preeg family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preeg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preeg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Preeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preeg 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Preeg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Preeg. For the veterans among your Preeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preeg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1995, in the United States, Preeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Preeg in 1947 was 48, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preeg 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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