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Presgraves Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Presgrave a habitational name from Prestgrave Copse in Gretton (Northamptonshire) which is recorded as Prestgrave c. 1400. The placename derives from Old English prēost ‘priest’ + grāf(a) ‘grove’. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Belgrave, Seagrave, Grapes, Pressey, Greaves, Prestage, Prescher

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Where is the Presgraves family from?

You can see how Presgraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presgraves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Presgraves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Presgraves families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Presgraves's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Presgraves families in 1891.
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What did your Presgraves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Presgraves. 34% of Presgraves men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Presgraves women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presgraves were Painter and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Presgraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presgraves 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Presgraves. 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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There are 197 military records available for the last name Presgraves. For the veterans among your Presgraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presgraves lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Presgraves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Presgraves in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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