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Prening Family History

Prening 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: Piening, Penning, Arning, Kraning, Pfenning, Froning, Peeling

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Where is the Prening family from?

You can see how Prening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prening family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Prening families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prening's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prening families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prening 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 63 census records available for the last name Prening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prening 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Prening. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prening. For the veterans among your Prening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prening lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Prening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prening in 1985 was 79, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prening 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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