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Preuster Family History

Preuster 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: Preister, Preusser, Bruster, Reuter, Pester, Reusser, Presser

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Where is the Preuster family from?

You can see how Preuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preuster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Preuster families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preuster's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preuster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preuster 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 159 census records available for the last name Preuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preuster 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Preuster. 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 101 military records available for the last name Preuster. For the veterans among your Preuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preuster lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Preuster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Preuster in 1952 was 43, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preuster 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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