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Prepp Family History

Prepp 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: Propp, Repp, Krepp, Trepp, Tripp, Rapp, Popp, Kropp, Pepi, Trapp

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Where is the Prepp family from?

You can see how Prepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prepp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prepp family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prepp's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Prepp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prepp 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 Prepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prepp. 100% of Prepp men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Prepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Prepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prepp 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Prepp. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prepp. For the veterans among your Prepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prepp lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Prepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Prepp in 1972 was 42, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prepp 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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