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Preston Family History
Preston Genealogy & Family TreePreston is an English name from Lincolnshire, England. It comes from the Old English roots preost ("priest") and tun ("settlement"). In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--Peter de Prestun--was recorded in 1185. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. The family motto is Si Dieu veult which means "If God wills it."
Other spellings include "Prestone" and "Presson." Notable people with the surname include American actor Robert Preston (The Music Man, Victor Victoria, How the West Was Won), American actress Kelly Preston (Jerry Maguire, Twins, For the Love of the Game), and American actress Carrie Preston (True Blood, Doubt, My Best Friend's Wedding). The first Preston to come to America was John Preston in Virginia in 1634.
Preston Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Preston -- --, 1585 August 20, 1585 England
- Jeneta Preston -- --, 1588 February 0, 1591 England
- Richard Preston -- --, 1594 September 30, 1594
- Jenico Preston -- --, 1583 March 14, 1630
- Anne Preston -- --, 1526 December 0, 1549 England
Preston Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Phebe EMPTYNUL Preston -- --, 1761 December 0, 1830 Emptynul
- Ephraim EMPTYNUL Preston -- --, 1764 January 18, 1848 Emptynul
- Arthur EMPTYNUL Preston -- --, 1588 April 28, 1609 Emptynul
- Jenit EMPTYNUL Preston -- --, 1601 September 7, 1601 Emptynul
- Anne EMPTYNUL Preston -- --, 1521 December 0, 1555 England
