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Presas Family History

Presas Surname Meaning

Galician: plural form of Presa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Presas family from?

You can see how Presas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Presas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Presas families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Presas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Presas families in 1891.
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What did your Presas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presas. 74% of Presas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Presas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presas were Confectioner and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Confectioner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Presas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Presas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presas 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Presas. 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 90 military records available for the last name Presas. For the veterans among your Presas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Presas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Presas in 1966 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presas 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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