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Preskenis Family History

Preskenis 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: Gresens, Present, Preston, Preis, Presser, Resendes, Pressey, Perkes

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Where is the Preskenis family from?

You can see how Preskenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preskenis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preskenis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Preskenis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Preskenis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preskenis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preskenis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Preskenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preskenis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Preskenis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Preskenis. For the veterans among your Preskenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preskenis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Preskenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Preskenis in 1967 was 67, and 62 in 2002.

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