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Preim Family History

Preim 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: Prim, Preis, Prem, Reim, Greim, Prehm, Reis, Prime, Peil, Rehm

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Where is the Preim family from?

You can see how Preim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Preim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Preim families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Preim's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Preim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preim 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 Preim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preim. 100% of Preim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Preim women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Preim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Preim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preim 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Preim. 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 26 military records available for the last name Preim. For the veterans among your Preim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Preim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Preim in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preim 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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