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Preusner Family History

Preusner 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: Preusser, Reisner, Reusser, Presser, Preiser, Preister, Pressler

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Where is the Preusner family from?

You can see how Preusner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preusner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preusner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Preusner families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Preusner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preusner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Preusner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preusner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Preusner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Preusner. For the veterans among your Preusner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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