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Pretions Family History

Pretions 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: Preston, Ireton, Preis, Prins, Persons, Preiss, Presson, Petros

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Where is the Pretions family from?

You can see how Pretions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretions family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pretions families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretions's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pretions families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretions 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 Pretions ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pretions. 100% of Pretions women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Pretions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretions 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pretions. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pretions. For the veterans among your Pretions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretions lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretions 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pretions

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