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Priestman Family History

Priestman Surname Meaning

English: occupational name meaning ‘servant of the priest’ from Middle English prest (Old English prēost) + man ‘man servant’.

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


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Where is the Priestman family from?

You can see how Priestman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priestman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Priestman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 216 Priestman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Priestman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Priestman families in 1891.
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What did your Priestman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Priestman. 16% of Priestman men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Priestman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priestman were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • House Painter
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Priestman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priestman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Priestman. 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 590 military records available for the last name Priestman. For the veterans among your Priestman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priestman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Priestman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Priestman in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priestman 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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