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Pressnall Name Meaning

English: variant of Presnell .

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


Similar surnames: Pressnell, Presnall, Cresswell, Piersall, Frissell, Persell, Kessell

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Where is the Pressnall family from?

You can see how Pressnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pressnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pressnall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Pressnall families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pressnall's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pressnall families in 1891.
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What did your Pressnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pressnall. 24% of Pressnall men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pressnall women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pressnall were Carpenter and Office 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pressnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pressnall 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pressnall. 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 489 military records available for the last name Pressnall. For the veterans among your Pressnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pressnall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pressnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pressnall in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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