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Prettyman Family History

Prettyman Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): nickname from Middle English prat(e) pratte ‘cunning wily’ (Old English prætt) + man or an occupational name signifying the servant (Middle English ‘man’) of someone named Pretty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prettyman family from?

You can see how Prettyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prettyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prettyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Prettyman families living in Suffolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Prettyman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Prettyman families in 1891.
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What did your Prettyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Drapery Canvasser salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prettyman. 34% of Prettyman men worked as a Drapery Canvasser salesman and 88% of Prettyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prettyman were Old Age Pensioner and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Drapery Canvasser salesman
    34%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    34%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Prettyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prettyman 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Prettyman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Prettyman. For the veterans among your Prettyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prettyman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Prettyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Prettyman in 1952 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prettyman 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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