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Preola Family History

Preola 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: Priola, Parola, Priolo, Pola, Perla, Pella, Pesola, Rella, Parella

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Where is the Preola family from?

You can see how Preola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preola family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Preola's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Preola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preola ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Preola ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Preola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preola 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Preola. 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 8 military records available for the last name Preola. For the veterans among your Preola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Preola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Preola in 1967 was 62, and 49 in 1998.

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