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Prekehr Family History

Prekehr 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: Reker, Premer, Preyer, Regehr, Peter, Dreyer, Picker, Prager, Reder

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Where is the Prekehr family from?

You can see how Prekehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prekehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prekehr families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prekehr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prekehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prekehr 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 15 census records available for the last name Prekehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prekehr 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Prekehr. 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 military records available for the last name Prekehr. For the veterans among your Prekehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prekehr lifespan?

Average Prekehr life expectancy in 1975 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prekehr 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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