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Preine Family History

Preine 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: Reine, Peine, Prine, Prime, Price, Paine, Raine, Pine, Grine, Repine

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Where is the Preine family from?

You can see how Preine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Preine families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Preine's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Preine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preine 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 Preine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preine. 43% of Preine men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Jobbing
    29%

What Preine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Preine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preine 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Preine. 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 84 military records available for the last name Preine. For the veterans among your Preine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Preine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Preine in 1965 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preine 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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