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Prickitt Family History

Prickitt 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: Prickett, Pickett, Brickett, Privitt, Prichett, Trickett, Rickett

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Where is the Prickitt family from?

You can see how Prickitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prickitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Prickitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Prickitt families living in Middlesex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Prickitt's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Prickitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prickitt 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 Prickitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prickitt. 29% of Prickitt men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Prickitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prickitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prickitt 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Prickitt. 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 215 military records available for the last name Prickitt. For the veterans among your Prickitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prickitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prickitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Prickitt in 1964 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prickitt 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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