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Presta Family History

Presta Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Presto.

In some instances, possibly a habitational name from Presta, a locality of Sant'Agata dei Goti in Benevento province.

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


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Where is the Presta family from?

You can see how Presta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Presta families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Presta's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Presta families in 1891.
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What did your Presta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presta. 65% of Presta men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Presta women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presta were Flagman and Housewife.

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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
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Flagman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Operator
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Presta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Presta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Presta. 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 224 military records available for the last name Presta. For the veterans among your Presta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presta lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Presta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Presta in 1948 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presta 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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