Prenis Family History

Prenis 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: Preis, Prentis, Phenis, Reis, Regis, Kreis, Remis, Prins, Preuss, Benis

87	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
95	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
72	Census and Voter Lists
74	Member Trees

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Where is the Prenis family from?

You can see how Prenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prenis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prenis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prenis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prenis families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prenis 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 Prenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prenis.

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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.

Farm laborer

34%

Farmer

34%

Laborer

34%

What Prenis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 72 census records available for the last name Prenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prenis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Prenis. 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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Military Records

There are 95 military records available for the last name Prenis. For the veterans among your Prenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prenis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Prenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prenis in 1970 was 64, and 86 in 2001.

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Prenis Surname Meaning

Where is the Prenis family from?

What did your Prenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prenis.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farm laborer

34%

Farmer

34%

Laborer

34%

What Prenis family records will you find?

What is the average Prenis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Prenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prenis in 1970 was 64, and 86 in 2001.

Prenis Family History

Prenis Surname Meaning

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Prenis Surname Meaning

344 record(s) for Prenis

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Where is the Prenis family from?

What did your Prenis ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Prenis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Prenis family history

What is the average Prenis lifespan?

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