This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Preininger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Preininger Family History

Preininger 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: Reininger, Preisinger, Breininger, Reisinger, Pfenninger, Reidinger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Preininger family from?

You can see how Preininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preininger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Preininger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Preininger families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preininger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Preininger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preininger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Preininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preininger. 100% of Preininger men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Preininger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Preininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Preininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preininger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Preininger

Passenger Lists

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Preininger. 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.

View all Preininger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 237 military records available for the last name Preininger. For the veterans among your Preininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Preininger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Preininger family history

Discover More

What is the average Preininger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Preininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Preininger in 1966 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preininger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preininger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Preininger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial