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Preres Family History

Preres 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: Peres, Freres, Paredes, Preis, Preuss, Remes, Pere, Perkes, Perel

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Where is the Preres family from?

You can see how Preres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preres family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Preres families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Preres's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Preres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preres 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 Preres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preres. 100% of Preres women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Preres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preres 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Preres. 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 1 military records available for the last name Preres. For the veterans among your Preres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preres lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preres 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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