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Preor Family History

Preor 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: Prior, Pryor, Pear, Freer, Gregor, Preis, Trevor, Pretz, Prieur, Prey

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Where is the Preor family from?

You can see how Preor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Preor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Preor family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preor's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Preor families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preor 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 110 census records available for the last name Preor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preor 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Preor. 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 30 military records available for the last name Preor. For the veterans among your Preor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preor

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