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Precan Family History

Precan 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: Provan, Crehan, Phelan, Regan, Crean, Pean, Cregan, Pelan, Prehn

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Where is the Precan family from?

You can see how Precan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Precan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Precan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Precan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Precan 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 14 census records available for the last name Precan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Precan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Precan. For the veterans among your Precan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Precan lifespan?

Average Precan life expectancy in 1979 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Precan 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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