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Preslar Family History

Preslar Surname Meaning

Variant under Slavic influence of German Pressler.

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


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Where is the Preslar family from?

You can see how Preslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preslar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preslar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Preslar families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Preslar's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Preslar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preslar 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 Preslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preslar. 32% of Preslar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Preslar women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Preslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Preslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preslar 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Preslar. 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 Preslar. For the veterans among your Preslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preslar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Preslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Preslar in 1955 was 36, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preslar 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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