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Preate Family History

Preate 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: Prete, Pate, Prater, Plate, Pease, Prata, Great, Pratte, Pretz

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Where is the Preate family from?

You can see how Preate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Preate families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Preate family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Preate's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Preate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preate 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 30 census records available for the last name Preate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preate 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Preate. 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 8 military records available for the last name Preate. For the veterans among your Preate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preate lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Preate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Preate in 1968 was 93, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preate 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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