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Preytis Family History

Preytis 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: Prentis, Preis, Pettis, Prestia, Presti, Pretti, Prentiss, Reis

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Where is the Preytis family from?

You can see how Preytis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preytis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preytis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Preytis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Preytis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Preytis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preytis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Preytis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Preytis. For the veterans among your Preytis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preytis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Preytis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Preytis in 1968 was 83, and 95 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preytis 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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