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Prelewicz Family History

Prelewicz 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: Prellwitz, Prestwich, Pawlowicz, Cieslewicz, Prentice, Pelech

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Where is the Prelewicz family from?

You can see how Prelewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prelewicz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prelewicz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prelewicz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Prelewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelewicz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Prelewicz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Prelewicz. For the veterans among your Prelewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelewicz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Prelewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prelewicz in 1967 was 41, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prelewicz 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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