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Prenell Family History

Prenell 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: Grenell, Presnell, Brunell, Parnell, Pendell, Pesnell, Pannell

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Where is the Prenell family from?

You can see how Prenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prenell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prenell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Prenell families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prenell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prenell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prenell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prenell. 100% of Prenell men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Prenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prenell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prenell. 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 52 military records available for the last name Prenell. For the veterans among your Prenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prenell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Prenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Prenell in 1971 was 89, and 84 in 2001.

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