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Pryston Family History

Pryston 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: Preston, Royston, Ruston, Payton, Poston, Bryson, Kriston, Roston

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Where is the Pryston family from?

You can see how Pryston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pryston families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pryston family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryston's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Pryston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pryston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pryston. 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 Pryston. For the veterans among your Pryston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryston lifespan?

Average Pryston life expectancy in 1987 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryston 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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