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Pretswell Family History

Pretswell Surname Meaning

see Pretsell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pretswell family from?

You can see how Pretswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretswell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Pretswell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 9 Pretswell families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretswell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Pretswell families in 1891.
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What did your Pretswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pretswell. 72% of Pretswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Grocer Provision Shop Assistant
    29%

What Pretswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Pretswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretswell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pretswell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pretswell. For the veterans among your Pretswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretswell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1978, in the United States, Pretswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Pretswell in 1960 was 76, and 74 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretswell 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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