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Pressy Family History

Pressy Name 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: Cressy, Pressey, Presby, Press, Pressly, Kress, Preis, Preuss

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Where is the Pressy family from?

You can see how Pressy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pressy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pressy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Pressy families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Pressy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pressy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pressy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pressy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pressy. 100% of Pressy men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pressy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pressy 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Pressy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Pressy. For the veterans among your Pressy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pressy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pressy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pressy in 1963 was 84, and 85 in 2000.

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