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Presti Family History

Presti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Presto. Compare Lo Presti.

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


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Where is the Presti family from?

You can see how Presti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Presti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Presti family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Presti's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Presti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presti 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 Presti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presti. 25% of Presti men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Presti women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presti were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Presti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Presti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presti 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Presti. 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 899 military records available for the last name Presti. For the veterans among your Presti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presti lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Presti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Presti in 1951 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Presti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presti 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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