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Pree Family History

Pree Surname Meaning

North German: probably a metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German prēn ‘sharp pointed tool awl’. German: possibly also a habitational name from Prehna Thuringia.

Dutch (Du Pree): of French origin; see Dupre compare 3 below.

French (Prée): from the feminine form of Pré a topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow from Old French pray French pré ‘meadow’ (from Latin pratum).

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


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You can see how Pree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Pree families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Pree's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pree families in 1911.
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What did your Pree ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pree. 50% of Pree men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pree 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Pree. 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 Pree. For the veterans among your Pree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pree lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pree in 1962 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

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