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Prethun Family History

Prethun 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: Prehn, Arthur, Preston, Ireton, Thun, Bethune, Pradhan, Blethen

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Where is the Prethun family from?

You can see how Prethun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prethun family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Prethun families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prethun's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Prethun families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Prethun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prethun 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prethun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prethun. For the veterans among your Prethun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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