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Preaster Family History

Preaster 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: Preister, Treaster, Peaster, Plaster, Easter, Prater, Pester, Presser

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Where is the Preaster family from?

You can see how Preaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preaster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Preaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Preaster family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Preaster's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Preaster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Preaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preaster 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Preaster. 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 42 military records available for the last name Preaster. For the veterans among your Preaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preaster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Preaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Preaster in 1964 was 51, and 1 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preaster 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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