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Preasy Family History

Preasy 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: Creasy, Preast, Preas, Cressy, Pease, Preis, Pray, Preuss, Pressey

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Where is the Preasy family from?

You can see how Preasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preasy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Preasy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Preasy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Preasy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preasy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preasy 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 25 census records available for the last name Preasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preasy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Preasy. 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 Preasy. For the veterans among your Preasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preasy lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Preasy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Preasy in 1982 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preasy 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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