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Preole Family History

Preole 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: Preble, Pelle, Priolo, Priore, Ercole, Prete, Presler, Preller, Reale

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Where is the Preole family from?

You can see how Preole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preole family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Preole families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preole's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Preole families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preole ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Preole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preole 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Preole. 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 6 military records available for the last name Preole. For the veterans among your Preole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preole lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Preole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preole in 1984 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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