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Pretot Family History

Pretot 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: Prevot, Brett, Preston, Prieto, Ireton, Proto, Petit, Prevost, Pretz

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Where is the Pretot family from?

You can see how Pretot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pretot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pretot family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pretot's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pretot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pretot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretot 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pretot. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pretot. For the veterans among your Pretot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Pretot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pretot in 1964 was 42, and 19 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretot 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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