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Preil Family History

Preil 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: Peil, Reil, Preis, Pfeil, Prell, Pheil, Greil, Kreil, Reis, Real

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Where is the Preil family from?

You can see how Preil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Preil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Preil family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preil's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Preil families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preil 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 191 census records available for the last name Preil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preil 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Preil. 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 163 military records available for the last name Preil. For the veterans among your Preil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Preil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preil in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preil 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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