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Preyear Family History

Preyear 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: Preyer, Dreyer, Kreyer, Premer, Pryer, Prejean, Puyear, Breyer

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Where is the Preyear family from?

You can see how Preyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preyear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preyear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Preyear families living in Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Preyear's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Preyear families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Preyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preyear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Preyear. 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 15 military records available for the last name Preyear. For the veterans among your Preyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preyear lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Preyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Preyear in 1970 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preyear 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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