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Pretus Family History

Pretus 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: Preus, Prus, Reus, Preis, Preuss, Pretz, Petrus, Phebus, Preiss

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Where is the Pretus family from?

You can see how Pretus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pretus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pretus families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pretus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretus 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 49 census records available for the last name Pretus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pretus. 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 Pretus. For the veterans among your Pretus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Pretus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pretus in 1977 was 55, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretus 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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