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Prebeg Family History

Prebeg 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: Freberg, Reber, Preble, Rebel, Prete, Priebe, Premer, Preyer, Greber

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Where is the Prebeg family from?

You can see how Prebeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebeg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prebeg family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prebeg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prebeg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prebeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prebeg. 50% of Prebeg 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Prebeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebeg 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Prebeg. 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 170 military records available for the last name Prebeg. For the veterans among your Prebeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebeg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Prebeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prebeg in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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