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Preedom Family History

Preedom 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: Creedon, Leedom, Preston, Prieto, Creed, Breeden, Priem, Prado

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Where is the Preedom family from?

You can see how Preedom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preedom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Preedom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Preedom families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preedom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Preedom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preedom 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 431 census records available for the last name Preedom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preedom 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Preedom. 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 78 military records available for the last name Preedom. For the veterans among your Preedom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preedom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Preedom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Preedom in 1955 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preedom 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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