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Preiser Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a maker of shoelaces or braids from Middle High German brīser. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from an agent derivative of German preisen ‘to praize to extol’.

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


Similar surnames: Kreiser, Reiser, Presser, Peiser, Reiber, Preister, Greiser, Reider

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Where is the Preiser family from?

You can see how Preiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Preiser families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preiser's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Preiser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Preiser. 100% of Preiser men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Preiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preiser 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Preiser. 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 479 military records available for the last name Preiser. For the veterans among your Preiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preiser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Preiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Preiser in 1955 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

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