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Preyor Family History

Preyor 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, Pryor, Dreyer, Prior, Gregor, Trevor, Prey, Prator, Kreyer

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Where is the Preyor family from?

You can see how Preyor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preyor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Preyor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Preyor family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Preyor's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Preyor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preyor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preyor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preyor. 100% of Preyor women worked as a Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Preyor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Preyor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preyor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Preyor. 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 45 military records available for the last name Preyor. For the veterans among your Preyor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preyor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Preyor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Preyor in 1966 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preyor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preyor 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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