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Presa Family History

Presa Surname Meaning

Spanish and Galician: topographic name from presa ‘reservoir lake’ or a habitational name from any of the places called Presa.

Slovenian (Preša): nickname or metonymic occupational name from preša ‘press’ (a device).

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


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Where is the Presa family from?

You can see how Presa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Presa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Presa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Presa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Presa families in 1891.
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What did your Presa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Presa. 45% of Presa 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Presa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Presa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presa 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Presa. 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 113 military records available for the last name Presa. For the veterans among your Presa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Presa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Presa in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presa 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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