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Preins Family History

Preins 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, Prins, Preiss, Reins, Reis, Kreis, Pins, Preuss, Reina, Frein

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Where is the Preins family from?

You can see how Preins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Preins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Preins family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Preins's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Preins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Preins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preins 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Preins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Preins. For the veterans among your Preins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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