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Pritchette Family History

Pritchette 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: Pritchett, Pichette, Prichett, Critchett, Frechette, Prickett

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Where is the Pritchette family from?

You can see how Pritchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritchette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pritchette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Pritchette families living in Wiltshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pritchette's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Pritchette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritchette 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 Pritchette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Elementary Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pritchette. 38% of Pritchette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pritchette women worked as an Elementary Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Auto Mechanic
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elementary Teacher
    100%

What Pritchette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pritchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritchette 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pritchette. 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 158 military records available for the last name Pritchette. For the veterans among your Pritchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritchette lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pritchette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pritchette in 1957 was 25, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritchette 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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