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Predham Family History

Predham 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: Pridham, Pradhan, Needham, Bradham, Perham, Gresham, Pelham, Prehm

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Where is the Predham family from?

You can see how Predham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Predham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Predham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Predham families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Predham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Predham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Predham 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 249 census records available for the last name Predham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Predham 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Predham. 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 67 military records available for the last name Predham. For the veterans among your Predham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Predham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Predham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Predham in 1968 was 98, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Predham 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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