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Preesman Family History

Preesman 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: Pressman, Reesman, Greenman, Freeman, Reisman, Spreeman, Creelman

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Where is the Preesman family from?

You can see how Preesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Preesman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Preesman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Preesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Preesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preesman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Preesman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Preesman. For the veterans among your Preesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preesman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Preesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Preesman in 1969 was 87, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preesman 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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