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Prell Family History

Prell Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a town crier Middle High German prelle ‘crier’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prell family from?

You can see how Prell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Prell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Prell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prell families in 1891.
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What did your Prell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prell. 100% of Prell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Prell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Prell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Prell. For the veterans among your Prell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Prell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prell in 1959 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prell 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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