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Preziosa Family History

Preziosa 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: Prezioso, Preziosi, Preis, Prevost, Preiss, Trezise, Pedrosa

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Where is the Preziosa family from?

You can see how Preziosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preziosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Preziosa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Preziosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preziosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preziosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preziosa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Preziosa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Preziosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preziosa 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Preziosa. 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 17 military records available for the last name Preziosa. For the veterans among your Preziosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preziosa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Preziosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preziosa in 1965 was 83, and 87 in 2003.

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