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Preset Family History

Preset 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: Present, Prest, Priest, Prost, Presser, Pressey, Prast, Preiser

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Where is the Preset family from?

You can see how Preset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preset families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Preset family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Preset's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Preset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preset 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 255 census records available for the last name Preset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preset 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Preset. 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 31 military records available for the last name Preset. For the veterans among your Preset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preset lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Preset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preset in 1975 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preset 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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