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Presby Family History

Presby Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Pres(t)bury from any of various places called Presbury (Devon) or Prestbury (Cheshire Gloucestershire) all named in Old English as ‘the manor house (burh) of the priests’.

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


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You can see how Presby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Presby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Presby families living in British Columbia. This was about 37% of all the recorded Presby's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Presby families in 1911.
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What did your Presby ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Presby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presby 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Presby. 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 773 military records available for the last name Presby. For the veterans among your Presby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presby lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Presby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Presby in 1947 was 46, and 94 in 2004.

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