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Prisbey Family History

Prisbey 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: Prisbrey, Prisby, Frisbey, Paisley, Pressey, Brissey, Frisby, Presby

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Where is the Prisbey family from?

You can see how Prisbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prisbey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Prisbey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prisbey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prisbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prisbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Prisbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisbey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prisbey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Prisbey. For the veterans among your Prisbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisbey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Prisbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Prisbey in 1986 was 89, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prisbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prisbey 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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