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Prepstein Family History

Prepstein 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: Epstein, Orenstein, Preston, Adelstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Preister

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Where is the Prepstein family from?

You can see how Prepstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prepstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prepstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prepstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prepstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prepstein 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 30 census records available for the last name Prepstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prepstein 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Prepstein. 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 17 military records available for the last name Prepstein. For the veterans among your Prepstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prepstein lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Prepstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prepstein in 1976 was 55, and 93 in 1995.

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