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Preigel Family History

Preigel 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: Reigel, Krengel, Feigel, Kreisel, Reidel, Sprengel, Regel, Preiser

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Where is the Preigel family from?

You can see how Preigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preigel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Preigel families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Preigel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Preigel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Preigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preigel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Preigel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Preigel. For the veterans among your Preigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preigel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preigel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preigel

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