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Prebis Family History

Prebis 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: Preis, Prebish, Reis, Krebs, Regis, Rubis, Kreis, Remis, Preuss

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Where is the Prebis family from?

You can see how Prebis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prebis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prebis family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prebis's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Prebis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prebis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prebis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prebis. 100% of Prebis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prebis women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Prebis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prebis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Prebis. 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 67 military records available for the last name Prebis. For the veterans among your Prebis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prebis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prebis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prebis in 1962 was 87, and 55 in 2004.

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