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Preusz Family History

Preusz 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: Preuss, Preus, Prus, Reus, Preis, Pretz, Reuss, Preiss, Kreutz, Reisz

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Where is the Preusz family from?

You can see how Preusz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preusz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preusz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Preusz family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Preusz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Preusz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preusz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preusz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preusz. 50% of Preusz men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Preusz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Preusz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preusz 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Preusz. 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 121 military records available for the last name Preusz. For the veterans among your Preusz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preusz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Preusz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preusz in 1968 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preusz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preusz 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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