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Preffer Family History

Preffer 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: Pfeffer, Peffer, Proffer, Reifer, Presser, Reffner, Peffers, Preiser

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Where is the Preffer family from?

You can see how Preffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Preffer family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Preffer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Preffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preffer 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 Preffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preffer. 60% of Preffer men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Furrier
    40%

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Preffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preffer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Preffer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Preffer. For the veterans among your Preffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preffer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Preffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Preffer in 1966 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preffer 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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