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Prehoda Name Meaning

Czech: variant of Prihoda .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Prihoda, Trenda, Reha, Pesola, Rehor, Jahoda, Vrchota, Hreha, Petosa

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Where is the Prehoda family from?

You can see how Prehoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prehoda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prehoda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Prehoda families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Prehoda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Prehoda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prehoda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prehoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prehoda. 28% of Prehoda men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Prehoda women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prehoda were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Prehoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prehoda 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Prehoda. 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 239 military records available for the last name Prehoda. For the veterans among your Prehoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prehoda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prehoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prehoda in 1963 was 39, and 102 in 2004.

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