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Prysdale Family History

Prysdale 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: Drysdale, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Iredale, Plymale, Teesdale, Prindle

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Where is the Prysdale family from?

You can see how Prysdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prysdale family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Prysdale family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prysdale's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Prysdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Prysdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prysdale 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prysdale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prysdale. For the veterans among your Prysdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prysdale lifespan?

Average Prysdale life expectancy in 1991 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prysdale 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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