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Preynton Family History

Preynton 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: Preston, Brenton, Renton, Penton, Trenton, Peyton, Royston, Payton

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Where is the Preynton family from?

You can see how Preynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preynton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Preynton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Preynton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Preynton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Preynton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Preynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preynton 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 Preynton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Preynton. For the veterans among your Preynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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