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Preneta Family History

Preneta 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: Renta, Prenatt, Presta, Profeta, Pruneda, Penta, Pienta, Prewett

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Where is the Preneta family from?

You can see how Preneta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preneta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Preneta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Preneta family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Preneta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preneta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preneta 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 Preneta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preneta. 34% of Preneta men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Preneta women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preneta were New Worker and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Moulder
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    67%
  • Office Clerk
    34%

What Preneta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Preneta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preneta 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Preneta. 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 89 military records available for the last name Preneta. For the veterans among your Preneta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preneta lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Preneta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preneta in 1950 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preneta 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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