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Presnell Family History

Presnell Name Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Priestnall a habitational name apparently from a lost or unidentified place or places called from Middle English prestene (a weak genitive plural of prest(e) pri(e)st ‘priest’) + hale ‘nook’. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Pressnell, Presnall, Pennell, Grennell, Creswell, Pressnall, Pernell

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Where is the Presnell family from?

You can see how Presnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Presnell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Presnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Presnell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Presnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Presnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presnell. 23% of Presnell men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Presnell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presnell were Miner and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • House Keeper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Presnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presnell 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Presnell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Presnell. For the veterans among your Presnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presnell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Presnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Presnell in 1950 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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