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Presbury Family History

Presbury Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places in England called Prestbury in Cheshire and Gloucestershire.

Both placenames are derived from Old English prēost ‘priest’ + burg ‘fortified place’.

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


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Where is the Presbury family from?

You can see how Presbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Presbury families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Presbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Presbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Presbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Presbury. 100% of Presbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Presbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presbury 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Presbury. 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 274 military records available for the last name Presbury. For the veterans among your Presbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presbury lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Presbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Presbury in 1943 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presbury 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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