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Preyers Family History

Preyers 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, Dreyer, Peters, Meyers, Kreyer, Premer, Weyers, Pryer

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Where is the Preyers family from?

You can see how Preyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preyers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Preyers families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preyers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preyers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Preyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preyers 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Preyers. 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 10 military records available for the last name Preyers. For the veterans among your Preyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preyers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Preyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Preyers in 1955 was 34, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preyers 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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