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Preftakes Family History

Preftakes 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: Prestage, Prentice, Takes, Eakes, Freitas, Arellanes, Perkes, Stakes

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Where is the Preftakes family from?

You can see how Preftakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preftakes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preftakes family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preftakes's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Preftakes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Preftakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preftakes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Preftakes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Preftakes. For the veterans among your Preftakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preftakes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Preftakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Preftakes in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preftakes 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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