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Presnar Family History

Presnar 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: Preslar, Presser, Presler, Resner, Presta, Dresner, Bresnan, Presnall

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Where is the Presnar family from?

You can see how Presnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Presnar family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Presnar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Presnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Presnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Presnar. 60% of Presnar men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Presnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presnar 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Presnar. 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 112 military records available for the last name Presnar. For the veterans among your Presnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presnar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Presnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Presnar in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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