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Preedin Family History

Preedin Name 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: Peedin, Creedon, Breeden, Bredin, Breeding, Fredin, Reddin, Redin

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Where is the Preedin family from?

You can see how Preedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preedin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Preedin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Preedin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Preedin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preedin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preedin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Preedin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Preedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preedin 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Preedin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Preedin. For the veterans among your Preedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preedin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Preedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Preedin in 1970 was 53, and 75 in 1995.

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