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Preksta Family History

Preksta 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: Presta, Cresta, Kresta, Resta, Preast, Presto, Pesta, Prestia, Presti

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Where is the Preksta family from?

You can see how Preksta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preksta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Preksta family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preksta's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Preksta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preksta 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 56 census records available for the last name Preksta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preksta 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Preksta. 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 24 military records available for the last name Preksta. For the veterans among your Preksta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preksta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Preksta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Preksta in 1970 was 54, and 39 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preksta 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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