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Presberry Family History

Presberry 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: Rasberry, Dewberry, Presser, Pressey, Presby, Rowberry, Presler

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Where is the Presberry family from?

You can see how Presberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Presberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Presberry families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Presberry's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Presberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presberry 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 Presberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presberry. 50% of Presberry men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Presberry women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presberry were Cook and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

What Presberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Presberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presberry 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Presberry. 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 89 military records available for the last name Presberry. For the veterans among your Presberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presberry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Presberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Presberry in 1955 was 43, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presberry 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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