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Preyar Family History

Preyar 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: Preyer, Dreyer, Pear, Prey, Kreyer, Premer, Crear, Bregar, Pryer

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Where is the Preyar family from?

You can see how Preyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preyar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preyar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Preyar families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Preyar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Preyar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preyar 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 98 census records available for the last name Preyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preyar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Preyar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Preyar. For the veterans among your Preyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preyar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Preyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Preyar in 1970 was 63, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preyar 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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