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Preher Family History

Preher 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: Reher, Dreher, Premer, Preyer, Kreher, Peter, Dreyer, Prager, Reder

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Where is the Preher family from?

You can see how Preher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Preher families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Preher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preher 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 Preher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dye Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preher. 100% of Preher men worked as a Dye Helper.

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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 1940

  • Dye Helper
    100%

What Preher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Preher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preher 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 Preher. 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 56 military records available for the last name Preher. For the veterans among your Preher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Preher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Preher in 1971 was 61, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preher 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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