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Pressley Family History

Pressley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Priestley. Americanized form of German Pressler.

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


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Where is the Pressley family from?

You can see how Pressley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pressley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pressley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Pressley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pressley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pressley families in 1891.
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What did your Pressley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pressley. 30% of Pressley men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Pressley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pressley were Coal Hewer Undergro Heavy Worke and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Farm Horseman
    12%
  • Motor Driver
    12%
  • Coal Hewer Undergro Heavy Worke
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Pressley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Pressley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pressley 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 Pressley. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Pressley. For the veterans among your Pressley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pressley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pressley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pressley in 1943 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pressley 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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