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Preble Family History

Preble Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): topographic name from preble prebill ‘gravel’ probably for someone who lived near or worked at a gravel pit. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peebles, Prebble, Pretz, Puebla, Popple, Kimble, Keeble, Frable

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Where is the Preble family from?

You can see how Preble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Preble families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Preble's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Preble families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preble. 16% of Preble men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Preble women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preble were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Preble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preble 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Preble. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Preble. For the veterans among your Preble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preble lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Preble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Preble in 1957 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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