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Prells Family History

Prells 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, Pells, Pelle, Pell, Pella, Preis, Wells, Preuss, Rella

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Where is the Prells family from?

You can see how Prells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prells family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Prells families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Prells's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Prells families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Prells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prells 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Prells. 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 9 military records available for the last name Prells. For the veterans among your Prells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prells lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Prells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prells in 1969 was 92, and 100 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prells 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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