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Prelli Family History

Prelli 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: Prell, Perelli, Pelle, Pell, Pella, Rella, Parella, Perella, Preble

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Where is the Prelli family from?

You can see how Prelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prelli families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prelli's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Prelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prelli 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 Prelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prelli. 50% of Prelli men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Prelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Prelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelli 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Prelli. 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 36 military records available for the last name Prelli. For the veterans among your Prelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Prelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Prelli in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prelli 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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