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Preiner Family History

Preiner 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: Reiner, Kreiner, Greiner, Preiser, Breiner, Reisner, Penner, Leiner

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Where is the Preiner family from?

You can see how Preiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Preiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Preiner families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Preiner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preiner 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 Preiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preiner. 34% of Preiner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Preiner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preiner were Mechanic and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Press Feeder
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Nurse Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Preiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Preiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preiner 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Preiner. 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 134 military records available for the last name Preiner. For the veterans among your Preiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preiner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Preiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Preiner in 1958 was 40, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preiner 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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