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Preller Family History

Preller Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a loud or noisy person from an agent noun derived from Middle High German brellen prellen ‘to yell bawl’ or ‘to rush forward’ in some cases used for penis.

South German: variant of Prell.

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


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Where is the Preller family from?

You can see how Preller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Preller families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preller's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Preller families in 1891.
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What did your Preller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preller. 20% of Preller men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Preller women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preller were Mechanic 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Preller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preller 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Preller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Preller. For the veterans among your Preller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Preller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Preller in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preller 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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