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Preader Family History

Preader 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: Reader, Prager, Reder, Creamer, Leader, Rader, Prater, Pender

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Where is the Preader family from?

You can see how Preader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preader family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preader family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Preader's in USA. California had the highest population of Preader families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preader 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 Preader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preader. 60% of Preader 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
    60%
  • General Farmer
    40%

What Preader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Preader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preader 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Preader. 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 29 military records available for the last name Preader. For the veterans among your Preader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preader lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Preader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Preader in 1962 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preader 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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