This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pridgett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pridgett Family History

Pridgett 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: Bridgett, Privett, Midgett, Padgett, Pridgen, Prickett, Springett

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pridgett family from?

You can see how Pridgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pridgett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pridgett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pridgett families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pridgett's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Pridgett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pridgett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pridgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pridgett. 28% of Pridgett men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pridgett women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pridgett were Sander and Laundress.

View Census Data for Pridgett | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    28%
  • Sander
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

What Pridgett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Pridgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pridgett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pridgett

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Pridgett. 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.

View all Pridgett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Pridgett. For the veterans among your Pridgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pridgett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pridgett family history

Discover More

What is the average Pridgett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pridgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pridgett in 1967 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pridgett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pridgett 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pridgett family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial