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Pretin Family History

Pretin 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: Pepin, Preston, Ireton, Preis, Petit, Pretz, Bredin, Frein, Plein

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Where is the Pretin family from?

You can see how Pretin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Pretin families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Pretin families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretin's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Pretin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pretin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pretin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pretin. For the veterans among your Pretin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretin 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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