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Preite Family History

Preite 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: Prete, Previte, Prime, Price, Leite, Kreiter, Preis, Reitz, Pratte

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Where is the Preite family from?

You can see how Preite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preite family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Preite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Preite families living in Alabama. This was about 21% of all the recorded Preite's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Preite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preite ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Preite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preite 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Preite. 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 76 military records available for the last name Preite. For the veterans among your Preite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preite lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Preite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Preite in 1964 was 40, and 77 in 2002.

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