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Presler Family History

Presler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pressler.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who ironed clothes.

It is derived from Yiddish pres ‘flat iron’.

The name incorporates the agent suffix -ler.

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


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Where is the Presler family from?

You can see how Presler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Presler families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Presler's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Presler families in 1891.
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What did your Presler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Presler. 100% of Presler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Presler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presler 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Presler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Presler. For the veterans among your Presler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Presler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Presler in 1959 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presler 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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