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Presty Family History

Presty 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: Presby, Pretty, Presta, Presto, Presti, Prest, Priest, Preston

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Where is the Presty family from?

You can see how Presty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Presty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Presty families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Presty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Presty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Presty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presty 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Presty. 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 7 military records available for the last name Presty. For the veterans among your Presty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Presty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Presty in 1973 was 87, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Presty 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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