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Prisbie Family History

Prisbie 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: Frisbie, Priebe, Prisbrey, Prisby, Brisbin, Crosbie, Frisbee, Pribble

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Where is the Prisbie family from?

You can see how Prisbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisbie family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Prisbie families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Prisbie's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Prisbie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prisbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Prisbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Prisbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisbie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Prisbie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Prisbie. For the veterans among your Prisbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisbie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Prisbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prisbie in 1977 was 68, and 77 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prisbie 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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