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Preisendorfer Family History

Preisendorfer 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: Emmendorfer, Reisenauer, Reisdorf, Risenhoover, Eisenberger

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Where is the Preisendorfer family from?

You can see how Preisendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preisendorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preisendorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Preisendorfer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Preisendorfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Preisendorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preisendorfer 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 Preisendorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preisendorfer. 50% of Preisendorfer men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Preisendorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Preisendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preisendorfer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Preisendorfer. 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 183 military records available for the last name Preisendorfer. For the veterans among your Preisendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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