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Prei Family History

Prei 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: Pei, Preis, Prey, Prem, Pree, Frei, Brei, Prew, Drew, Wei

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Where is the Prei family from?

You can see how Prei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Prei families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Prei's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prei 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 Prei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Door Patcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prei. 100% of Prei men worked as a Door Patcher.

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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

  • Door Patcher
    100%

What Prei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Prei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prei 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Prei. 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 37 military records available for the last name Prei. For the veterans among your Prei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prei lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Prei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Prei in 1978 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prei 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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