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Preach Family History

Preach 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: Reach, Creach, Peach, Breach, Pech, Brach, Roach, Trench, Krech

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Where is the Preach family from?

You can see how Preach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Preach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Preach family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preach's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Preach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preach 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 Preach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preach. 50% of Preach men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Preach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Preach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preach 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Preach. 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 46 military records available for the last name Preach. For the veterans among your Preach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Preach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Preach in 1966 was 57, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preach 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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