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Prener Family History

Prener 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: Premer, Preyer, Pruner, Brener, Prenger, Rener, Peter, Dreyer, Pinner

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Where is the Prener family from?

You can see how Prener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Prener families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Prener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prener 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Prener. 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 21 military records available for the last name Prener. For the veterans among your Prener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Prener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Prener in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prener 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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