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Prisser Family History

Prisser 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: Presser, Risser, Prosser, Risher, Peiser, Weisser, Grasser, Crisler

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Where is the Prisser family from?

You can see how Prisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Prisser family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prisser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Prisser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prisser. 100% of Prisser 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
    100%

What Prisser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Prisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisser 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Prisser. 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 19 military records available for the last name Prisser. For the veterans among your Prisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisser lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Prisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Prisser in 1974 was 82, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prisser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prisser 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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