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Presser Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English prestr(e) prester ‘priest’ (Anglo-Norman French prestre prestir) either for an ordained priest or for someone of priestly bearing or manners. German: nickname for a bully or tyrant from an agent noun derivative of pressen ‘to oppress’. German: occupational name for a wine grower or owner of an oil mill from Middle High German pressen ‘to press’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who did ironing from Yiddish pres ‘flat iron’ + the agent noun suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Presler, Preiser, Dresser, Press, Pressler, Pressey, Kreiser, Reusser

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Where is the Presser family from?

You can see how Presser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Presser families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Presser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Presser families in 1891.
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What did your Presser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Presser. 100% of Presser men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Presser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Service
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Cook
    6%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Presser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Presser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Presser. For the veterans among your Presser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Presser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Presser in 1954 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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