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Prekker Family History

Prekker 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: Recker, Presser, Reker, Preiser, Presler, Brekke, Preller, Dekker

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Where is the Prekker family from?

You can see how Prekker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prekker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prekker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Prekker families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Prekker's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Prekker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prekker 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 Prekker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prekker. 60% of Prekker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Prekker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Prekker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prekker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prekker. 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 32 military records available for the last name Prekker. For the veterans among your Prekker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prekker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Prekker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prekker in 1966 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prekker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prekker 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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