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Preko Family History

Preko 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: Prevo, Premo, Prokop, Primo, Prieto, Rego, Pero, Perko, Paek, Preis

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Where is the Preko family from?

You can see how Preko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preko family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Preko family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Preko's in USA. California had the highest population of Preko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preko 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 10 census records available for the last name Preko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preko 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Preko. 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 3 military records available for the last name Preko. For the veterans among your Preko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preko lifespan?

Average Preko life expectancy in 2002 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preko 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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