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Preise Family History

Preise 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, Reise, Preiser, Preiss, Freise, Reis, Prime, Price, Reese

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Where is the Preise family from?

You can see how Preise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Preise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Preise family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preise's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Preise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preise 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 279 census records available for the last name Preise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preise 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Preise. 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 19 military records available for the last name Preise. For the veterans among your Preise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preise lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Preise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Preise in 1968 was 67, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preise 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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