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Pregil Family History

Pregil 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: Peil, Regis, Reil, Regal, Preis, Regel, Pfeil, Kregel, Prell, Fregia

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Where is the Pregil family from?

You can see how Pregil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pregil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pregil family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pregil's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pregil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pregil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pregil ancestors do for a living?

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

What Pregil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pregil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pregil 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pregil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pregil. For the veterans among your Pregil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pregil lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Pregil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pregil in 1960 was 52, and 52 in 2001.

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