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Preito Family History

Preito 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: Presto, Pretto, Preston, Primo, Prieto, Preis, Proto, Reitz, Pelto

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Where is the Preito family from?

You can see how Preito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preito family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Preito's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Preito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preito 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 Preito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preito. 100% of Preito men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Preito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Preito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preito 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Preito. 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 11 military records available for the last name Preito. For the veterans among your Preito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preito lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Preito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Preito in 1967 was 65, and 82 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preito 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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