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Preziosi Family History

Preziosi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Prezioso.

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


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Where is the Preziosi family from?

You can see how Preziosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preziosi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Preziosi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Preziosi families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Preziosi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Preziosi families in 1911.
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What did your Preziosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preziosi. 34% of Preziosi men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Preziosi women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preziosi were Hatter and Bench Hand.

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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
    34%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Hatter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Ship Sticker
    19%
  • Bench Hand
    19%

What Preziosi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Preziosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preziosi 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Preziosi. 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 401 military records available for the last name Preziosi. For the veterans among your Preziosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preziosi lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Preziosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Preziosi in 1947 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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