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Preyss Family History

Preyss 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: Preuss, Preiss, Press, Kress, Preis, Gress, Ress, Prey, Bress, Reiss

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Where is the Preyss family from?

You can see how Preyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preyss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Preyss families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Preyss families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preyss's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Preyss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preyss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Preyss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preyss. 100% of Preyss men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Preyss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preyss 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Preyss. 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 99 military records available for the last name Preyss. For the veterans among your Preyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preyss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Preyss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Preyss in 1964 was 88, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preyss 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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