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Prefke Family History

Prefke 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: Preble, Remke, Prete, Brekke, Kreke, Pieske, Pranke, Brenke, Krenke

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Where is the Prefke family from?

You can see how Prefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prefke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Prefke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Prefke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prefke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prefke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Prefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prefke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Prefke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Prefke. For the veterans among your Prefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prefke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Prefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Prefke in 1969 was 75, and 65 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prefke 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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