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Preussel Family History

Preussel 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: Pressel, Preusser, Gressel, Reusser, Preuss, Presser, Ressel, Pressey

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Where is the Preussel family from?

You can see how Preussel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preussel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Preussel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Preussel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Preussel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preussel 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 57 census records available for the last name Preussel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preussel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Preussel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Preussel. For the veterans among your Preussel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preussel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Preussel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Preussel in 1970 was 72, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preussel 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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