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Preiss Family History

Preiss Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Preis.

South German: habitational name for someone from Prussia Middle High German Priuss(e).

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Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Preis.

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


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Where is the Preiss family from?

You can see how Preiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Preiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Preiss families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Preiss's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Preiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preiss 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 Preiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lawyer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Preiss. 100% of Preiss men worked as a Lawyer and 60% of Preiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lawyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Governess
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Preiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Preiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preiss 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Preiss. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Preiss. For the veterans among your Preiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preiss lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Preiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Preiss in 1950 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preiss 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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