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Preish Family History

Preish 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: Preis, Preiss, Reish, Prebish, Reis, Parrish, Kreis, Preuss, Reich

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Where is the Preish family from?

You can see how Preish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Preish families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Preish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preish 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 161 census records available for the last name Preish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preish 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Preish. 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 22 military records available for the last name Preish. For the veterans among your Preish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Preish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Preish in 1974 was 68, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preish 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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