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Prescod Name Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Prescott .

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


Similar surnames: Pascoe, Tresch, Orosco, Pressly, Vesco, Presley, Pasco, Presta

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Where is the Prescod family from?

You can see how Prescod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prescod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Prescod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Prescod families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Prescod's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Prescod families in 1911.
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What did your Prescod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prescod. 100% of Prescod women worked as a Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Prescod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prescod 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Prescod. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Prescod. For the veterans among your Prescod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prescod lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prescod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prescod in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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