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Preever Family History

Preever 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: Reever, Greever, Presser, Greener, Peeler, Praeger, Reeve, Cheever

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Where is the Preever family from?

You can see how Preever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preever family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Preever families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Preever family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Preever's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preever families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Preever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preever 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Preever. 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 32 military records available for the last name Preever. For the veterans among your Preever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preever lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Preever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Preever in 1970 was 85, and 80 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preever 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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