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Preir Family History

Preir 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, Reis, Prior, Prim, Pear, Peil, Pei, Weir, Freer, Greif

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Where is the Preir family from?

You can see how Preir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preir family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Preir family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preir's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Preir families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preir 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 24 census records available for the last name Preir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preir 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Preir. 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 Preir. For the veterans among your Preir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preir lifespan?

Average Preir life expectancy in 1957 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 50.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preir 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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