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Presber Family History

Presber 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: Presser, Presler, Pester, Reber, Pressey, Reiber, Dresser, Treiber

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Where is the Presber family from?

You can see how Presber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Presber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Presber families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Presber's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Presber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Presber ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Presber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presber 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Presber. 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 37 military records available for the last name Presber. For the veterans among your Presber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presber lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Presber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Presber in 1972 was 70, and 89 in 1984.

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