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Prestone Family History

Prestone Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Preston, Pistone, Presson, Freestone, Presto, Eyestone, Prestage

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Where is the Prestone family from?

You can see how Prestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prestone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Prestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Prestone families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Prestone's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Prestone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prestone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prestone. 50% of Prestone men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Prestone women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Porter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Prestone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Prestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestone 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Prestone. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Prestone. For the veterans among your Prestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestone lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Prestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prestone in 1966 was 63, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prestone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prestone ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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