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Prebble Family History

Prebble Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Preble. This is the more common spelling in Britain.

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


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Where is the Prebble family from?

You can see how Prebble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prebble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 245 Prebble families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Prebble's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Prebble families in 1891.
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What did your Prebble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prebble. 23% of Prebble men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Prebble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prebble were Railway Clerk and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Carrier heavy Worker
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Prebble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Prebble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebble 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Prebble. 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 991 military records available for the last name Prebble. For the veterans among your Prebble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebble lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prebble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prebble in 1963 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prebble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebble 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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