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Presley

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɹɛs.li/
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Variant of Priestley. This name was borne by musician Elvis Presley (1935-1977).

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RootPriestley (place name)
VariantsPressley, Priestley
Given Name DescendantPresley(English)
User SubmissionPresley

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music museums, rock singers, teen idols
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Entry updated February 28, 2019

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