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Prelich Family History

Prelich 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: Frelich, Polich, Freilich, Belich, Redlich, Reich, Yelich, Pelech

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Where is the Prelich family from?

You can see how Prelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prelich families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prelich's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Prelich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prelich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prelich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Prelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Prelich. 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 51 military records available for the last name Prelich. For the veterans among your Prelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Prelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prelich in 1967 was 82, and 95 in 2001.

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