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Preisler Name Meaning

German: variant of Preiser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reisler, Pressler, Presler, Peiser, Preister, Kreitler, Presley

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Where is the Preisler family from?

You can see how Preisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preisler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Preisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Preisler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Preisler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Preisler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preisler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preisler. 27% of Preisler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Preisler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preisler were Salesman and Clerical. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Musician
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Sectz
    34%
  • Clerical
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Preisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preisler 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Preisler. 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 602 military records available for the last name Preisler. For the veterans among your Preisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preisler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Preisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Preisler in 1962 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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