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Presslar Family History

Presslar 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: Pressler, Preslar, Dressler, Presser, Pressman, Presler, Ressler

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Where is the Presslar family from?

You can see how Presslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presslar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Presslar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Presslar family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Presslar's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Presslar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presslar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Presslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Presslar. 67% of Presslar 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Presslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presslar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Presslar. 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 41 military records available for the last name Presslar. For the veterans among your Presslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presslar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1987, in the United States, Presslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Presslar in 1961 was 74, and 76 in 1987.

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