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Prep Family History

Prep 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: Prey, Prem, Pree, Prew, Drew, Peel, Rey, Uren, Prim, Popp

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Where is the Prep family from?

You can see how Prep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prep family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Prep families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Prep families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prep's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Prep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prep 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 307 census records available for the last name Prep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prep 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Prep. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Prep. For the veterans among your Prep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prep lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Prep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prep in 1979 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prep 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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