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Preun Family History

Preun 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, Preus, Green, Uren, Penn, Brun, Braun, Oren, Ren, Gren

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Where is the Preun family from?

You can see how Preun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Preun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Preun families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Preun's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Preun families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preun 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 74 census records available for the last name Preun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preun 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Preun. 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 10 military records available for the last name Preun. For the veterans among your Preun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preun lifespan?

Average Preun life expectancy in 1963 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preun 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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