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Prehm Family History

Prehm Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Prehn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prehm family from?

You can see how Prehm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prehm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Prehm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Prehm family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prehm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prehm families in 1891.
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What did your Prehm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prehm. 32% of Prehm men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prehm women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Student
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Prehm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prehm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prehm 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Prehm. 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 413 military records available for the last name Prehm. For the veterans among your Prehm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prehm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prehm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prehm in 1964 was 71, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prehm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prehm 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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