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Pregley Family History

Pregley 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: Pregler, Presley, Phegley, Begley, Pingley, Pegler, Wrigley, Pedley

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Where is the Pregley family from?

You can see how Pregley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pregley family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Pregley family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pregley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pregley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pregley 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 31 census records available for the last name Pregley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pregley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pregley. 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 Pregley. For the veterans among your Pregley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pregley lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Pregley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pregley in 1983 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pregley 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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