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Prisken Family History

Prisken 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: Picken, Ricken, Prosen, Brisker, Briske, Riskin, Piske, Prien

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Where is the Prisken family from?

You can see how Prisken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisken family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Prisken families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prisken's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Prisken families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Prisken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisken 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prisken. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prisken. For the veterans among your Prisken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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