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Preilis Family History

Preilis 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: Preis, Preiss, Prentis, Perlis, Reis, Philip, Melis, Politis, Peil

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Where is the Preilis family from?

You can see how Preilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preilis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preilis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Preilis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Preilis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preilis 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 5 census records available for the last name Preilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preilis 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 Preilis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Preilis. For the veterans among your Preilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preilis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1980, in the United States, Preilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Preilis in 1957 was 56, and 35 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preilis 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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