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Pretor Family History

Pretor Surname Meaning

see Preater.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pretor family from?

You can see how Pretor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pretor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pretor families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Pretor's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Pretor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Pretor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretor 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pretor. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pretor. For the veterans among your Pretor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Pretor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pretor in 1959 was 46, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretor 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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