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Pressey Family History

Pressey Name Meaning

English: from Middle English prest pri(e)st ‘priest’ + hei(e) hai(e) ‘fence enclosure’ (Old English prēost (ge)hæg) probably denoting a piece of enclosed church land. The name may be topographic for someone who lived by such a plot or habitational from a minor place so named such as Priesthay Wood Farm in Wappenham Northamptonshire.

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


Similar surnames: Presser, Cressy, Presson, Dresser, Vessey, Press, Parsley, Ressel

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Where is the Pressey family from?

You can see how Pressey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pressey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pressey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Pressey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pressey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pressey families in 1891.
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What did your Pressey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pressey. 60% of Pressey men worked as a Gardener and 73% of Pressey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pressey were General Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pressey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pressey 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Pressey. 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 Pressey. For the veterans among your Pressey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pressey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pressey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pressey in 1956 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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