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Preidis Family History

Preidis 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: Preis, Preiss, Prentis, Reis, Priddy, Politis, Paredes, Regis, Rodis

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Where is the Preidis family from?

You can see how Preidis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preidis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preidis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preidis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Preidis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preidis 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 Preidis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preidis. 100% of Preidis men worked as a Glass Worker and 100% of Preidis women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Glass Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Preidis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Preidis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preidis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Preidis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Preidis. For the veterans among your Preidis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preidis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Preidis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Preidis in 1965 was 63, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preidis 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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