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Preiera Family History

Preiera 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: Riera, Freier, Pereira, Preiser, Perera, Premer, Reier, Preyer

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Where is the Preiera family from?

You can see how Preiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preiera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preiera family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Preiera's in USA. California had the highest population of Preiera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preiera 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 11 census records available for the last name Preiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preiera 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Preiera. 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 3 military records available for the last name Preiera. For the veterans among your Preiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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