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Pritt Family History

Pritt Surname Meaning

English (Cumbria): variant of Pratt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pritt family from?

You can see how Pritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 87 Pritt families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pritt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pritt families in 1891.
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What did your Pritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Limestone Quarryman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pritt. 100% of Pritt men worked as a Limestone Quarryman and 69% of Pritt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Limestone Quarryman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Pritt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritt 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Pritt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pritt. For the veterans among your Pritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pritt in 1953 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritt 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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