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Prelas Family History

Prelas 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: Preas, Pallas, Preis, Preuss, Plas, Phelan, Preiss, Regas, Ornelas

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Where is the Prelas family from?

You can see how Prelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prelas family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prelas's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Prelas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Prelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Prelas. 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 35 military records available for the last name Prelas. For the veterans among your Prelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Prelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prelas in 1975 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prelas 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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