Origins of the Pressley surname

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    In 1921, most Pressleys lived in yorkshire

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    380 Pressley Travel & migration records
    2,900 Pressleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Pressley

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    Common jobs for Pressleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Pressleys in 1921

    Charwoman

    13

    Laundress

    13

    Dressmaker

    12

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Pressleys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    34

    Coal Miner

    25

    General Farmers

    22

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Agricultural Labourer

    17

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