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Prelip Family History

Prelip 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: Philip, Preis, Ortlip, Prell, Reis, Peel, Melis, Melin, Prokop, Pepin

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Where is the Prelip family from?

You can see how Prelip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelip family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prelip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Prelip families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prelip's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prelip families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prelip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prelip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prelip. 50% of Prelip men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Painter Cont
    50%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Prelip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelip 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Prelip. 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 152 military records available for the last name Prelip. For the veterans among your Prelip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelip lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Prelip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prelip in 1972 was 83, and 87 in 1998.

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