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Prisby Family History

Prisby Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Pres(t)bury (see Presby).

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


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Where is the Prisby family from?

You can see how Prisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prisby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Prisby families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Prisby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prisby families in 1891.
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What did your Prisby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prisby. 100% of Prisby 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Prisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisby 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Prisby. 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 379 military records available for the last name Prisby. For the veterans among your Prisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Prisby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Prisby in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prisby 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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