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Preseley Family History

Preseley 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: Presley, Pressley, Priestley, Pressey, Pressler, Presler, Greeley

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Where is the Preseley family from?

You can see how Preseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preseley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Preseley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Preseley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Preseley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preseley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preseley 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 Preseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preseley. 100% of Preseley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Preseley women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Preseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Preseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preseley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Preseley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Preseley. For the veterans among your Preseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preseley lifespan?

Average Preseley life expectancy in 2001 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preseley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preseley 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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