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 Preiser family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Preiser Family History

Preiser Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a maker of shoelaces or braids from Middle High German brīser.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from an agent derivative of German preisen ‘to praise to extol’.

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


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Preiser family from?

You can see how Preiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Preiser families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Preiser's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Preiser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preiser 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 Preiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preiser. 19% of Preiser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Preiser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preiser were Operator and Housewife.

View Census Data for Preiser | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Preiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Preiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preiser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Preiser

Passenger Lists

There are 599 immigration records available for the last name Preiser. 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 Preiser immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 479 military records available for the last name Preiser. For the veterans among your Preiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Preiser military records

You've only scratched the surface of Preiser family history

Discover More

What is the average Preiser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Preiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Preiser in 1955 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preiser 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 Preiser family tree

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