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Prestridge Family History

Prestridge Name Meaning

English: variant of Prestwich probably from a reinterpretation of other variants such as Prestidge.

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


Similar surnames: Prestidge, Eastridge, Herridge, Selfridge, Delbridge, Shewbridge

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Where is the Prestridge family from?

You can see how Prestridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prestridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prestridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Prestridge families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Prestridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prestridge families in 1911.
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What did your Prestridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prestridge. 46% of Prestridge men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Prestridge women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prestridge were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Prestridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestridge 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Prestridge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prestridge. For the veterans among your Prestridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestridge lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Prestridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Prestridge in 1944 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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