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Prelec Family History

Prelec 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: Pelech, Preble, Peeler, Prete, Presler, Preller, Pregler, Pelc

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Where is the Prelec family from?

You can see how Prelec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prelec families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prelec's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prelec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prelec 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 Prelec ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housework
    100%

What Prelec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Prelec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelec 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Prelec. 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 45 military records available for the last name Prelec. For the veterans among your Prelec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Prelec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prelec in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prelec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prelec 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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