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Preti Family History

Preti 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: Pretz, Prete, Presti, Pretti, Brett, Pepi, Prieto, Pei, Preis, Prata

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Where is the Preti family from?

You can see how Preti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Preti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Preti family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Preti's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preti 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 Preti ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Preti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Preti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preti 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Preti. 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 81 military records available for the last name Preti. For the veterans among your Preti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preti lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Preti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Preti in 1962 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preti 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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