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Pregnell Family History

Pregnell 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: Presnell, Pesnell, Pennell, Pressnell, Grennell, Grenell, Presnall

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Where is the Pregnell family from?

You can see how Pregnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pregnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Pregnell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pregnell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pregnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pregnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pregnell 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 337 census records available for the last name Pregnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pregnell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pregnell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pregnell. For the veterans among your Pregnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pregnell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Pregnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pregnell in 1974 was 69, and 67 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pregnell 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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