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Preisttey Family History

Preisttey 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: Preister, Priestley, Pressey, Preiser, Reitter, Pretty, Presley

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Where is the Preisttey family from?

You can see how Preisttey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preisttey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Preisttey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preisttey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Preisttey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Preisttey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preisttey 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 Preisttey. 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 Preisttey. For the veterans among your Preisttey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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