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Preney Family History

Preney 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: Reney, Penny, Arney, Feeney, Graney, Pressey, Prunty, Prey, Putney

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Where is the Preney family from?

You can see how Preney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Preney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Preney families living in Connecticut. This was about 22% of all the recorded Preney's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Preney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Preney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preney 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Preney. 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 Preney. For the veterans among your Preney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Preney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Preney in 1975 was 55, and 77 in 1992.

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