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Preker Family History

Preker 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: Reker, Premer, Preyer, Peter, Dreyer, Picker, Prager, Reder, Packer

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Where is the Preker family from?

You can see how Preker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Preker families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Preker's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Preker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preker 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 Preker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preker. 100% of Preker men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Preker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Preker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preker 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Preker. 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 34 military records available for the last name Preker. For the veterans among your Preker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preker lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Preker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Preker in 1978 was 78, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preker 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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