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Prissell Family History

Prissell 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: Frissell, Trussell, Bissell, Rishell, Russell, Rossell, Crispell

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Where is the Prissell family from?

You can see how Prissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prissell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prissell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Prissell families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Prissell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prissell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prissell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Prissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prissell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Prissell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Prissell. For the veterans among your Prissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prissell lifespan?

Average Prissell life expectancy in 1978 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prissell 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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