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Preter Family History

Preter 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: Peter, Prater, Prete, Prueter, Pretzer, Premer, Preyer, Pruter

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Where is the Preter family from?

You can see how Preter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Preter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Preter family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Preter's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Preter families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preter 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 Preter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photo Engraver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preter. 100% of Preter men worked as a Photo Engraver.

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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

  • Photo Engraver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Preter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preter 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Preter. 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 756 military records available for the last name Preter. For the veterans among your Preter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Preter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Preter in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preter 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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