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Preem Family History

Preem 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: Priem, Prem, Reem, Pree, Prehm, Green, Peel, Prim, Rehm, Creek

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Where is the Preem family from?

You can see how Preem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Preem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Preem families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preem's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Preem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preem 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 97 census records available for the last name Preem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preem 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Preem. 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 12 military records available for the last name Preem. For the veterans among your Preem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Preem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Preem in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preem 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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