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Preene Family History

Preene Surname Meaning

see Preen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Preene family from?

You can see how Preene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preene family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preene families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Preene families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Preene's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Preene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preene. 100% of Preene women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Preene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Preene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preene 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Preene. 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 9 military records available for the last name Preene. For the veterans among your Preene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preene lifespan?

Average Preene life expectancy in 1991 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preene 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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