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Preuhs Family History

Preuhs 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: Preuss, Preus, Prus, Reus, Preis, Ruhs, Reuss, Preiss, Press, Prehn

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Where is the Preuhs family from?

You can see how Preuhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preuhs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preuhs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Preuhs families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Preuhs's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Preuhs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Preuhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preuhs 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Preuhs. 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 64 military records available for the last name Preuhs. For the veterans among your Preuhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preuhs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Preuhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Preuhs in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preuhs 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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