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Presley Family History

Presley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Priestley with loss of -t- through assimilation into the preceding -s-.

Americanized form of German Pressler.

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


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Where is the Presley family from?

You can see how Presley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Presley families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Presley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Presley families in 1891.
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What did your Presley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Presley. 34% of Presley men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 73% of Presley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presley were General Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Presley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Presley. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Presley. For the veterans among your Presley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presley lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Presley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Presley in 1942 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presley 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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