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Preyon Family History

Preyon 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: Preston, Pyon, Rayon, Ireton, Peron, Prey, Pruyn, Presson, Treon

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Where is the Preyon family from?

You can see how Preyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preyon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Preyon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Preyon family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Preyon's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Preyon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preyon 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 10 census records available for the last name Preyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preyon 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 Preyon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Preyon. For the veterans among your Preyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preyon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preyon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preyon

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