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Preskill Family History

Preskill 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: Meskill, Driskill, Presnell, Presnall, Creswell, Pesnell, Revill

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Where is the Preskill family from?

You can see how Preskill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preskill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Preskill families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preskill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Preskill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preskill 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 Preskill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preskill. 100% of Preskill men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Preskill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Preskill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preskill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Preskill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Preskill. For the veterans among your Preskill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preskill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Preskill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Preskill in 1972 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preskill 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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