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Priscott Family History

Priscott Surname Meaning

see Prescott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Priscott family from?

You can see how Priscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priscott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Priscott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Priscott families living in Devon. This was about 26% of all the recorded Priscott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Priscott families in 1891.
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What did your Priscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Priscott. 34% of Priscott men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Priscott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priscott were Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Work.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    17%
  • Bank Clerk
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    4%

What Priscott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Priscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priscott 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Priscott. 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 227 military records available for the last name Priscott. For the veterans among your Priscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priscott lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Priscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Priscott in 1972 was 85, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priscott 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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