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Preschern Family History

Preschern 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: Prescher, Drescher, Preacher, Kreischer, Presser, Hoeschen, Brecher

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Where is the Preschern family from?

You can see how Preschern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preschern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Preschern families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preschern's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Preschern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preschern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preschern ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Preschern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preschern 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Preschern. 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 107 military records available for the last name Preschern. For the veterans among your Preschern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preschern lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Preschern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Preschern in 1969 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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