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Pre Family History

Pre 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: Re, Ore, Pae, Pye, Prey, Pere, Ure, Prem, Prue, Pare

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Where is the Pre family from?

You can see how Pre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pre families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Pre's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pre. 100% of Pre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pre. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Pre. For the veterans among your Pre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pre lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pre in 1968 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pre 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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