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Pritsill Family History

Pritsill 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: Purtill, Whitmill, Prill, Britnell, Betsill, Whitsell, Whitfill

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Where is the Pritsill family from?

You can see how Pritsill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritsill family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Pritsill families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Pritsill family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pritsill's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pritsill families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Pritsill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritsill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pritsill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pritsill. For the veterans among your Pritsill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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