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Preketes Family History

Preketes 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: Preister, Prete, Reeves, Peets, Prueter, Steketee, Fekete, Puentes

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Where is the Preketes family from?

You can see how Preketes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preketes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preketes family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Preketes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Preketes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Preketes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preketes 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Preketes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Preketes. For the veterans among your Preketes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preketes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Preketes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Preketes in 1965 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preketes 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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