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Preeper Family History

Preeper 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: Peeper, Pepper, Presser, Greener, Peeler, Praeger, Preiser, Leeper

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Where is the Preeper family from?

You can see how Preeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preeper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preeper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Preeper families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Preeper's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Preeper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preeper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preeper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Preeper. 67% of Preeper men worked as a Labourer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Preeper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Preeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preeper 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Preeper. 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 45 military records available for the last name Preeper. For the veterans among your Preeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preeper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Preeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Preeper in 1964 was 93, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preeper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preeper 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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