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Preeter Family History

Preeter 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: Prueter, Reeter, Peter, Reuter, Prater, Kreiter, Pester, Petter

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Where is the Preeter family from?

You can see how Preeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Preeter families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 2 Preeter families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Preeter's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Preeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preeter 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 114 census records available for the last name Preeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preeter 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Preeter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Preeter. For the veterans among your Preeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preeter lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Preeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Preeter in 1990 was 84, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preeter 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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