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Prisnall Family History

Prisnall 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: Presnall, Pressnall, Presnell, Rishell, Driscoll, Pringle, Brintnall

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Where is the Prisnall family from?

You can see how Prisnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Prisnall families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Prisnall family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prisnall's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Prisnall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Prisnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisnall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Prisnall. 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 12 military records available for the last name Prisnall. For the veterans among your Prisnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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