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Prejs Family History

Prejs 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, Press, Preas, Preus, Reis, Krebs, Kress, Prus, Reus, Kreis

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Where is the Prejs family from?

You can see how Prejs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prejs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prejs family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prejs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prejs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prejs 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 Prejs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Prejs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prejs 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Prejs. 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 52 military records available for the last name Prejs. For the veterans among your Prejs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prejs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prejs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prejs in 1964 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prejs 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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