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Present Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish presente ‘gift’ (see 1 above).

In some cases possibly also French (Présent): from Old French présent ‘gift’ presumably a nickname for a much-wanted child.

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


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You can see how Present families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Present family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Present families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Present families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Present's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Present families in 1911.
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What did your Present ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Present. 25% of Present men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Present women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Present were Broker and Proprietor.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Dealer
    6%
  • Broker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Present. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Present 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Present. 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 32,000 military records available for the last name Present. For the veterans among your Present ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Present lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Present life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Present in 1954 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Present 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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