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Prebish Family History

Prebish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Pribiš (see Pribish) and also of Polish Przybysz or of its East Slavic cognates.

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


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Where is the Prebish family from?

You can see how Prebish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prebish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Prebish families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Prebish's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prebish families in 1911.
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What did your Prebish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prebish. 70% of Prebish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prebish women worked as a Servant.

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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
    70%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Prebish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Prebish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebish 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Prebish. 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 248 military records available for the last name Prebish. For the veterans among your Prebish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prebish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Prebish in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prebish 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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