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Preska Family History

Preska 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: Presta, Peska, Praska, Kraska, Presby, Cresta, Pelka, Kresta, Hruska

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Where is the Preska family from?

You can see how Preska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Preska families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Preska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Preska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preska ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Preska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preska 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Preska. 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 24 military records available for the last name Preska. For the veterans among your Preska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preska lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Preska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preska in 1978 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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