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Preese Family History

Preese Surname 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: Reese, Breese, Freese, Creese, Preece, Dreese, Treese, Priest, Pease

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Where is the Preese family from?

You can see how Preese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Preese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Preese families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Preese's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Preese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preese. 100% of Preese women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Preese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Preese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preese 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Preese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Preese. For the veterans among your Preese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preese lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Preese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Preese in 1988 was 65, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preese ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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