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Preisman Family History

Preisman 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, Reisman, Kreisman, Reitman, Freidman, Pleiman, Freiman

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Where is the Preisman family from?

You can see how Preisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preisman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preisman family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preisman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Preisman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preisman 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 149 census records available for the last name Preisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preisman 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Preisman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Preisman. For the veterans among your Preisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preisman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Preisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Preisman in 1967 was 77, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preisman 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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