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Prenter Family History

Prenter Surname Meaning

from Middle English prentar ‘one who makes an impression indentation’ (from prent(e) priente ‘impression image’) which could include a coiner as well as the modern sense of ‘printer’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Prenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Prenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Prenter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Prenter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prenter families in 1891.
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What did your Prenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prenter. 100% of Prenter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prenter 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Prenter. 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 242 military records available for the last name Prenter. For the veterans among your Prenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prenter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prenter in 1963 was 89, and 91 in 2004.

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