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Pressney Family History

Pressney Name Meaning

see Prestney .

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


Similar surnames: Pressey, Pressley, Presser, Pressler, Kressley, Cressey, Plessner

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Where is the Pressney family from?

You can see how Pressney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pressney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pressney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Pressney family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pressney's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pressney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pressney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pressney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pressney. 100% of Pressney men worked as a Manager. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Pressney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pressney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pressney. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pressney. For the veterans among your Pressney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pressney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Pressney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pressney in 1969 was 70, and 75 in 1995.

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