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Preu Family History

Preu 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: Prey, Prem, Treu, Pree, Preus, Prew, Breu, Drew, Pu, Peel

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Where is the Preu family from?

You can see how Preu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Preu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Preu family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preu's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Preu families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preu 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 284 census records available for the last name Preu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preu 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Preu. 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 532 military records available for the last name Preu. For the veterans among your Preu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Preu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Preu in 1965 was 85, and 41 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preu 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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