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Prewein Family History

Prewein 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: Brewin, Preheim, Ortwein, Trewin, Prejean, Prewett, Green, Mcewen

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Where is the Prewein family from?

You can see how Prewein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prewein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prewein family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prewein's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Prewein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Prewein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prewein 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Prewein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Prewein. For the veterans among your Prewein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prewein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Prewein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prewein in 1962 was 84, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prewein 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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