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Preissel Family History

Preissel 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: Pressel, Gressel, Presser, Kreisel, Ressel, Pressey, Preiser

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Where is the Preissel family from?

You can see how Preissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preissel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Preissel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Preissel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Preissel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Preissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preissel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Preissel. 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 96 military records available for the last name Preissel. For the veterans among your Preissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preissel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Preissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Preissel in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preissel 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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