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Preuser Family History

Preuser 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: Presser, Preiser, Kreuser, Preusser, Reuter, Peiser, Kreiser, Reiser

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Where is the Preuser family from?

You can see how Preuser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preuser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preuser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Preuser families living in Kentucky. This was about 64% of all the recorded Preuser's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Preuser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Preuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preuser 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Preuser. 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 19 military records available for the last name Preuser. For the veterans among your Preuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preuser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Preuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Preuser in 1962 was 46, and 62 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preuser 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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