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Prece Family History

Prece 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: Price, Prete, Pryce, Pree, Preece, Peck, Ponce, Place, Prime, Pech

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Where is the Prece family from?

You can see how Prece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prece family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Prece families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Prece families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Prece's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prece families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prece surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prece ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prece. 100% of Prece women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Prece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prece 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Prece. 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 427 military records available for the last name Prece. For the veterans among your Prece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prece lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Prece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prece in 1963 was 83, and 65 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prece 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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