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Presha Family History

Presha Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Preša (see Presa). African American: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Presha family from?

You can see how Presha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Presha families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Presha's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Presha families in 1841.
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What did your Presha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presha. 100% of Presha men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Presha women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Presha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Presha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presha 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Presha. 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 194 military records available for the last name Presha. For the veterans among your Presha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presha lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Presha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Presha in 1958 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presha 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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