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Preasley Family History

Preasley 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, Peasley, Pasley, Heasley, Pressey, Grasley

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Where is the Preasley family from?

You can see how Preasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preasley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Preasley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Preasley family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preasley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Preasley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preasley 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 Preasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preasley. 84% of Preasley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Preasley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preasley were Farmer and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Preasley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Preasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preasley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Preasley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Preasley. For the veterans among your Preasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preasley lifespan?

Average Preasley life expectancy in 1990 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preasley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preasley 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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