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Preus Family History

Preus Surname Meaning

German: variant of Preuss.

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


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Where is the Preus family from?

You can see how Preus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Preus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Preus families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Preus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Preus families in 1911.
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What did your Preus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clergyman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preus. 34% of Preus men worked as a Clergyman and 60% of Preus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preus were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clergyman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Preus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Preus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preus 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Preus. 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 712 military records available for the last name Preus. For the veterans among your Preus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Preus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Preus in 1960 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preus 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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