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Preiman Family History

Preiman 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: Pleiman, Freiman, Greiman, Reiman, Leiman, Reitman, Perman, Pressman

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Where is the Preiman family from?

You can see how Preiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preiman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Preiman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Preiman family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Preiman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Preiman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preiman 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 39 census records available for the last name Preiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preiman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Preiman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Preiman. For the veterans among your Preiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preiman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Preiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Preiman in 1974 was 83, and 43 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preiman 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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