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Preroff Family History

Preroff 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: Petroff, Perloff, Shroff, Reiff, Orloff, Pero, Reff, Prevost, Medoff

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Where is the Preroff family from?

You can see how Preroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preroff family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Preroff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Preroff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Preroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preroff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Preroff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Preroff. For the veterans among your Preroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preroff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Preroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Preroff in 1973 was 86, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preroff 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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