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Preastley Family History

Preastley 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: Priestley, Presley, Pressley, Peasley, Pashley, Pasley, Astley

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Where is the Preastley family from?

You can see how Preastley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preastley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Preastley families living in Mississippi. This was about 61% of all the recorded Preastley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Preastley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preastley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Preastley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preastley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Preastley. 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 military records available for the last name Preastley. For the veterans among your Preastley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preastley lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Preastley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Preastley in 1979 was 83, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preastley 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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