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Presson Family History

Presson Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Preston.

French: occupational name for a presser of wine or oil from a derivative of presser ‘to press’.

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


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Where is the Presson family from?

You can see how Presson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Presson families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Presson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Presson families in 1891.
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What did your Presson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Presson. 100% of Presson men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Presson 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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Presson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presson 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 Presson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Presson. For the veterans among your Presson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Presson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Presson in 1945 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presson 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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