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Preacher Family History

Preacher Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English prech(e)our ‘preacher’ (Anglo-Norman French prechur Old French precheor)

perhaps a derogatory reference to a moralizing person

although the name was sometimes used to refer to Dominican friars.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Preacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Preacher families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Preacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preacher families in 1891.
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What did your Preacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preacher. 100% of Preacher 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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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Preacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preacher 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Preacher. 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 Preacher. For the veterans among your Preacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Preacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Preacher in 1963 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

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