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Preminger Family History

Preminger 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: Gremminger, Greninger, Remlinger, Redinger, Eminger, Preisinger

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Where is the Preminger family from?

You can see how Preminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preminger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Preminger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Preminger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Preminger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preminger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preminger. 43% of Preminger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Preminger women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Preminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Preminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preminger 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Preminger. 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 98 military records available for the last name Preminger. For the veterans among your Preminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preminger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Preminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Preminger in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preminger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preminger 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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