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Prisley Family History

Prisley Surname Meaning

variant of Priestley with loss of -t- through assimilation into the preceding -s-.

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


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Where is the Prisley family from?

You can see how Prisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prisley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Prisley families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Prisley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prisley families in 1891.
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What did your Prisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prisley. 100% of Prisley 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 Prisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisley 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Prisley. 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 118 military records available for the last name Prisley. For the veterans among your Prisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Prisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prisley in 1968 was 73, and 26 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prisley 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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