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Prebles Family History

Prebles 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: Peebles, Preble, Presler, Peebler, Preller, Pregler, Robles, Febles

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Where is the Prebles family from?

You can see how Prebles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Prebles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Prebles family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prebles's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Prebles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebles 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 133 census records available for the last name Prebles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebles 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Prebles. 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 17 military records available for the last name Prebles. For the veterans among your Prebles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Prebles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Prebles in 1971 was 70, and 47 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebles 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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