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Preimis Family History

Preimis 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, Remis, Preiss, Primus, Prentis, Primas, Reis, Politis, Prime

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Where is the Preimis family from?

You can see how Preimis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preimis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preimis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Preimis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preimis families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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