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Preisz Family History

Preisz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Preis, Preiss, Reisz, Reis, Kreis, Preuss, Reitz, Pretz, Pritz, Prinz

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Where is the Preisz family from?

You can see how Preisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preisz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preisz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Preisz families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Preisz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Preisz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preisz. 100% of Preisz women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Preisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preisz 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Preisz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Preisz. For the veterans among your Preisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preisz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Preisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Preisz in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 1998.

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