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Prestage Family History

Prestage Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Prestwich .

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


Similar surnames: Prestidge, Lestage, Armitage, Kresge, Presta, Preston, Prestridge

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Where is the Prestage family from?

You can see how Prestage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prestage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prestage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Prestage families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prestage's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prestage families in 1891.
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What did your Prestage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prestage. 34% of Prestage men worked as a Wood Machinist and 83% of Prestage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prestage were Motor Driver and Shop Assistant. .

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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

  • Wood Machinist
    34%
  • Iron Machinist
    34%
  • Motor Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Prestage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestage 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Prestage. 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 648 military records available for the last name Prestage. For the veterans among your Prestage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestage lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Prestage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Prestage in 1953 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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