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Prisland Family History

Prisland 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: Island, Rieland, Ritland, Piland, Ersland, Crosland, Maitland

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Where is the Prisland family from?

You can see how Prisland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Prisland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Prisland families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prisland's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Prisland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prisland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prisland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prisland. 100% of Prisland women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

What Prisland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Prisland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisland 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Prisland. 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 9 military records available for the last name Prisland. For the veterans among your Prisland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Prisland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prisland in 1968 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prisland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prisland 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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