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Presgraves Family History

Presgraves Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Presgrave, a habitational name from Prestgrave Copse in Gretton (Northamptonshire) which is recorded as Prestgrave c. 1400.

The placename derives from Old English prēost ‘priest’ + grāf(a) ‘grove’. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Presgraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presgraves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Presgraves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Presgraves families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Presgraves's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Presgraves families in 1891.
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What did your Presgraves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Presgraves. 100% of Presgraves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Presgraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presgraves 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Presgraves. 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 197 military records available for the last name Presgraves. For the veterans among your Presgraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presgraves lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Presgraves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Presgraves in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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