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Preusch Family History

Preusch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Preuss.

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


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Where is the Preusch family from?

You can see how Preusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preusch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Preusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Preusch family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Preusch's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Preusch families in 1891.
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What did your Preusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preusch. 43% of Preusch men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Preusch women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Preusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Preusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preusch 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Preusch. 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 232 military records available for the last name Preusch. For the veterans among your Preusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preusch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Preusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Preusch in 1952 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preusch 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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