Pressy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Pressy

What does the name Pressy mean?

The name Pressy derives its origin from the term "dweller at the Priest's or Priestsâ€™ Land," 1 "the land belonging to the parson, from residence on land so styled. Frequently the 't' was dropped as the name is also now found as Pressland." 2

Early Origins of the Pressy family

The surname Pressy was first found in Cheshire where one of the first records was William de Prestlond was recorded 1312-1313. 1 A very rare surname, East Cheshire records show William Prestlond, Cheshire, 1453 and John Prestland, of Sounde, 1580. 2

Wardle Hall which survives today is located at Wardle, in East Cheshire and was the seat of the Prestland family for centuries but passed to the Woodhey branch of the Wilbraham family in the early 17th century.

Early History of the Pressy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pressy research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1505, 1510, 1535, 1554, 1600, 1620, 1712, 1737, 1765 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Pressy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pressy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Prestland, Pressland, Presland, Presstland and many more.

Early Notables of the Pressy family

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Pressy migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Pressy Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Pressy, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Stebonheath" in 1849 3
Thomas Pressy, aged 23, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Navarino" 4

Sources +

Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) STEBONHEATH 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Stebonheath.htm
South Australian Register Monday 14th August 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Navarino 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/navarino1854.shtml