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Preza Family History

Preza Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Presa. Albanian: habitational name from Prezë (definite form Preza) a village near Tirana.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Preza family from?

You can see how Preza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Preza families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Preza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Preza families in 1920.
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What did your Preza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preza. 100% of Preza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Preza women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Preza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preza 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Preza. 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 9 military records available for the last name Preza. For the veterans among your Preza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preza lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Preza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Preza in 1973 was 43, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preza 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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