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Preuer Family History

Preuer 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: Premer, Breuer, Preyer, Reuer, Peter, Dreyer, Prager, Reder, Reuter

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Where is the Preuer family from?

You can see how Preuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preuer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preuer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Preuer families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Preuer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Preuer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preuer 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 52 census records available for the last name Preuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preuer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Preuer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Preuer. For the veterans among your Preuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preuer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Preuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Preuer in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preuer 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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