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Preissler Family History

Preissler Surname 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: Pressler, Preisler, Dressler, Presser, Preiser, Preister, Reisler

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Where is the Preissler family from?

You can see how Preissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preissler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Preissler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Preissler families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preissler's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Preissler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preissler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preissler. 45% of Preissler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Preissler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Preissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Preissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preissler 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Preissler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 988 military records available for the last name Preissler. For the veterans among your Preissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preissler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Preissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preissler in 1962 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preissler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preissler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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