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Preys Family History

Preys 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: Preis, Prey, Press, Preas, Preus, Reis, Rey, Krebs, Kress, Prus

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Where is the Preys family from?

You can see how Preys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preys family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Preys's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Preys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preys 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 87 census records available for the last name Preys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preys 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Preys. 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 13 military records available for the last name Preys. For the veterans among your Preys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Preys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Preys in 1967 was 57, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preys 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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