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Prelop Family History

Prelop 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: Prokop, Pelot, Prell, Pelo, Prevot, Prevo, Premo, Pelon, Phelon

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Where is the Prelop family from?

You can see how Prelop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelop family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Prelop family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Prelop's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Prelop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Prelop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelop 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Prelop. 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 military records available for the last name Prelop. For the veterans among your Prelop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelop lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Prelop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prelop in 1993 was 66, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prelop 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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