This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Preger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Preger Family History

Preger 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: Prager, Breger, Reger, Praeger, Kreger, Pregler, Creger, Premer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Preger family from?

You can see how Preger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Preger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Preger families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Preger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Preger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Preger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Preger. 100% of Preger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Preger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Preger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Preger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Preger

Passenger Lists

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Preger. 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.

View all Preger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 256 military records available for the last name Preger. For the veterans among your Preger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Preger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Preger family history

Discover More

What is the average Preger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Preger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Preger in 1947 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Preger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial