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Preswood Family History

Preswood 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: Prestwood, Presswood, Redwood, Prescod, Prescott, Greenwood, Preston

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Where is the Preswood family from?

You can see how Preswood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preswood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Preswood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Preswood families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Preswood's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Preswood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preswood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preswood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preswood. 47% of Preswood men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Preswood women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preswood were Private and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Private
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Preswood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preswood 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Preswood. 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 73 military records available for the last name Preswood. For the veterans among your Preswood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preswood lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Preswood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Preswood in 1971 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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