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Preutz Family History

Preutz 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: Pretz, Kreutz, Putz, Preuss, Reitz, Rutz, Pritz, Plautz, Reetz, Gretz

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Where is the Preutz family from?

You can see how Preutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preutz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preutz family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Preutz's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Preutz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preutz 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 70 census records available for the last name Preutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preutz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Preutz. 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 159 military records available for the last name Preutz. For the veterans among your Preutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preutz lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Preutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Preutz in 1989 was 90, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preutz 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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