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Preskin Family History

Preskin 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: Peskin, Preston, Ruskin, Raskin, Meskin, Presson, Heskin, Breslin

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Where is the Preskin family from?

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

What did your Preskin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Preskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preskin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Preskin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Preskin. For the veterans among your Preskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preskin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Preskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Preskin in 1970 was 76, and 82 in 1987.

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