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Pressnell Family History

Pressnell Surname Meaning

English (Essex and Kent): variant of Presnell.

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


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Where is the Pressnell family from?

You can see how Pressnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pressnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pressnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Pressnell families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pressnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pressnell families in 1891.
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What did your Pressnell 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 Pressnell. 100% of Pressnell men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Pressnell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pressnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pressnell 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Pressnell. 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 557 military records available for the last name Pressnell. For the veterans among your Pressnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pressnell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pressnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pressnell in 1963 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pressnell 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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