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Preg Family History

Preg 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: Prey, Prem, Pree, Greg, Prew, Drew, Pang, Pong, Peel, Rey

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Where is the Preg family from?

You can see how Preg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Preg family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Preg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Preg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preg. 78% of Preg 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
    78%
  • Mach Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Preg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preg 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Preg. 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 446 military records available for the last name Preg. For the veterans among your Preg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Preg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Preg in 1962 was 50, and 87 in 2003.

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