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Prekop Family History

Prekop 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: Prokop, Piekos, Rekow, Prevot, Prevo, Premo, Rehkop, Resop, Prior

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Where is the Prekop family from?

You can see how Prekop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prekop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Prekop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Prekop families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prekop's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prekop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prekop 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 Prekop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prekop. 39% of Prekop men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Prekop women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prekop were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Prekop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Prekop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prekop 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Prekop. 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 184 military records available for the last name Prekop. For the veterans among your Prekop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prekop lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prekop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prekop in 1962 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prekop 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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