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Prezio Family History

Prezio 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: Preis, Recio, Puzio, Porzio, Prezioso, Presto, Ponzio, Pretto, Rezin

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Where is the Prezio family from?

You can see how Prezio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prezio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prezio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prezio families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prezio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prezio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prezio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prezio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prezio. 60% of Prezio men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Fruit Dealer
    40%

What Prezio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Prezio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prezio 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Prezio. 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 Prezio. For the veterans among your Prezio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prezio lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Prezio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prezio in 1956 was 51, and 50 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prezio 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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