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Prelac Family History

Prelac 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: Phelan, Pelak, Piela, Trela, Pelc, Rezac, Pelan, Prell, Preslar

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Where is the Prelac family from?

You can see how Prelac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prelac family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prelac's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prelac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prelac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Prelac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Prelac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelac 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Prelac. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prelac. For the veterans among your Prelac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelac lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Prelac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Prelac in 1963 was 53, and 41 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prelac 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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