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Preitenstein Family History

Preitenstein 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: Breitenstein, Breidenstein, Eisenstein, Hertenstein, Greenstein

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Where is the Preitenstein family from?

You can see how Preitenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preitenstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Preitenstein families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Preitenstein's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Preitenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Preitenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preitenstein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Preitenstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Preitenstein. For the veterans among your Preitenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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