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Presnall Family History

Presnall Name Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Presnell . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Pressnall, Pressnell, Presnell, Pernell, Persall, Arnall, Arendall

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Where is the Presnall family from?

You can see how Presnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Presnall families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Presnall families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Presnall's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Presnall families in 1911.
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What did your Presnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presnall. 50% of Presnall men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Presnall women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presnall were Assembler and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Assembler
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Presnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presnall 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Presnall. 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 703 military records available for the last name Presnall. For the veterans among your Presnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presnall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Presnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Presnall in 1958 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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