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Prestridge Family History

Prestridge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Prestwich probably from a reinterpretation of other variants such as Prestidge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prestridge family from?

You can see how Prestridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prestridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prestridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Prestridge families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Prestridge's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Prestridge families in 1891.
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What did your Prestridge ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Prestridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestridge 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Prestridge. 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 Prestridge. For the veterans among your Prestridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestridge lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Prestridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Prestridge in 1944 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prestridge 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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