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Preip Family History

Preip 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, Reis, Prim, Peil, Propp, Pei, Greif, Reil, Kreis, Repp

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Where is the Preip family from?

You can see how Preip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preip family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Preip families living in Missouri. This was about 77% of all the recorded Preip's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Preip families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preip 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 34 census records available for the last name Preip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preip 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Preip. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Preip. For the veterans among your Preip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preip lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preip 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preip

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