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Prewes Family History

Prewes 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: Drewes, Paredes, Brewer, Mewes, Preis, Preuss, Remes, Peres, Pries

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Where is the Prewes family from?

You can see how Prewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prewes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Prewes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Prewes families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prewes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Prewes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Prewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prewes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Prewes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prewes. For the veterans among your Prewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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