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Preeley Family History

Preeley 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: Greeley, Presley, Seeley, Wheeley, Keeley, Pedley, Pressey, Preble

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Where is the Preeley family from?

You can see how Preeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preeley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Preeley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Preeley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preeley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Preeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preeley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Preeley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Preeley. For the veterans among your Preeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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