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Preslie 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.

Where is the Preslie family from?

You can see how Preslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preslie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Preslie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Preslie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preslie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Preslie families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preslie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Preslie family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 91 census records available for the last name Preslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preslie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Preslie. 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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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Preslie. For the veterans among your Preslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preslie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Preslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Preslie in 1970 was 72, and 54 in 1981.

Preslie Surname Meaning

Where is the Preslie family from?

What Preslie family records will you find?

What is the average Preslie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Preslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Preslie in 1970 was 72, and 54 in 1981.

212	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
91	Census and Voter Lists
95	Member Trees

212	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
91	Census and Voter Lists
95	Member Trees

Preslie Family History