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Preif Family History

Preif 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: Greif, Preis, Reif, Reis, Prim, Peil, Reiff, Pei, Reil, Reff

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Preif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preif 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Preif. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Preif. For the veterans among your Preif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preif lifespan?

Average Preif life expectancy in 2003 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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