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Preth Family History

Preth 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: Pretz, Prete, Paeth, Peth, Ereth, Greth, Reth, Breth, Brett, Rath

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Where is the Preth family from?

You can see how Preth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Preth families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Preth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Preth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preth 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Preth. 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 5 military records available for the last name Preth. For the veterans among your Preth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Preth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Preth in 1972 was 64, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preth 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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