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Prepost Family History

Prepost 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: Prevost, Prost, Provost, Preast, Propst, Prevot, Reposa, Prest, Post

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Where is the Prepost family from?

You can see how Prepost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prepost family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Prepost families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Prepost's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prepost families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prepost 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 31 census records available for the last name Prepost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prepost 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Prepost. 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 military records available for the last name Prepost. For the veterans among your Prepost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prepost lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Prepost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Prepost in 1967 was 67, and 51 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prepost 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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