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Presbey Family History

Presbey 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: Pressey, Presby, Presley, Presser, Presler, Cressey, Pressley

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Where is the Presbey family from?

You can see how Presbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Presbey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Presbey family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Presbey's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Presbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presbey 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 84 census records available for the last name Presbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presbey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Presbey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Presbey. For the veterans among your Presbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presbey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Presbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Presbey in 1967 was 55, and 68 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presbey 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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