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Preyt Family History

Preyt 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, Prest, Brett, Rey, Trent, Priest, Brent, Prost, Preis, Parent

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Where is the Preyt family from?

You can see how Preyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preyt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Preyt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Preyt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Preyt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preyt 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 74 census records available for the last name Preyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preyt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Preyt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Preyt. For the veterans among your Preyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preyt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Preyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Preyt in 1966 was 73, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preyt 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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