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Preissig Family History

Preissig 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: Reissig, Preiss, Reisig, Reiswig, Preis, Haessig, Preuss, Presser

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Where is the Preissig family from?

You can see how Preissig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preissig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preissig family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Preissig's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Preissig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preissig 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 45 census records available for the last name Preissig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preissig 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Preissig. 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 61 military records available for the last name Preissig. For the veterans among your Preissig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preissig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Preissig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Preissig in 1974 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preissig 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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