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Presland Name Meaning

variant of Priestland with assimilation of -t- to preceding -s-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ireland, Penland, Breland, Freeland, Ersland, Pelland, Reuland

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Where is the Presland family from?

You can see how Presland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Presland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Presland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Presland families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Presland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Presland families in 1880.
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What did your Presland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Presland. 20% of Presland men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Presland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Presland were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Household Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Lorry Driver
    9%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%
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What Presland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Presland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Presland 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Presland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 728 military records available for the last name Presland. For the veterans among your Presland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Presland lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Presland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Presland in 1978 was 70, and 89 in 1997.

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