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Preisinger Family History

Preisinger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Preising in Bavaria or Austria

or in the case of Alemannic bearers of the name from Swiss German Brisinckon near Zurich (today Brisecken).

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


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Where is the Preisinger family from?

You can see how Preisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preisinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preisinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Preisinger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preisinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Preisinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preisinger 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 Preisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preisinger. 24% of Preisinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Preisinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preisinger were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Preisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Preisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preisinger 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Preisinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Preisinger. For the veterans among your Preisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preisinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Preisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Preisinger in 1962 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preisinger 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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