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Pridham Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin; Devon and Somerset): variant of Prudom with unrounding of the vowel.

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


Similar surnames: Primm, Prideaux, Prucha, Windham, Clisham, Badham, Prim, Brideau

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Where is the Pridham family from?

You can see how Pridham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pridham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pridham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 66 Pridham families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pridham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pridham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pridham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pridham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pridham. 67% of Pridham men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pridham women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pridham were Student and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Commis Boy
    7%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Student
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Student
    34%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Pridham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pridham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pridham. 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 Pridham. For the veterans among your Pridham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pridham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pridham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pridham in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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