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Preszler Name Meaning

German: archaic variant of Pressler . This form of the surname is no longer found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Presler, Pressler, Presley, Preslar, Pressley, Bressler, Peeler

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Where is the Preszler family from?

You can see how Preszler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preszler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Preszler families living in South Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Preszler's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Preszler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preszler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preszler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preszler. 55% of Preszler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Preszler women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Preszler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Preszler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preszler 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Preszler. 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 102 military records available for the last name Preszler. For the veterans among your Preszler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preszler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Preszler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Preszler in 1952 was 28, and 88 in 2004.

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