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Preye Family History

Preye 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: Prey, Prete, Preyer, Pree, Freye, Rye, Dreyer, Rey, Prime, Price

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Where is the Preye family from?

You can see how Preye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Preye families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Preye's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Preye families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Preye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preye 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Preye. 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 10 military records available for the last name Preye. For the veterans among your Preye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preye lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Preye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Preye in 1966 was 73, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preye 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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