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Prees Family History

Prees Surname Meaning

see Preece.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prees family from?

You can see how Prees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prees family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prees families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Prees families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prees's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Prees families in 1911.
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What did your Prees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prees. 100% of Prees men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prees 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Prees. 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 841 military records available for the last name Prees. For the veterans among your Prees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prees lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Prees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prees in 1966 was 65, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prees 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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