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Prisbrey Name Meaning

Altered form of English Pres(t)bury (see Presby ).

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


Similar surnames: Prisby, Presby, Bilbrey, Rimbey, Pressley, Presley, Brissey, Grindley

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Where is the Prisbrey family from?

You can see how Prisbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisbrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prisbrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Prisbrey family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Prisbrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prisbrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prisbrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prisbrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prisbrey. 60% of Prisbrey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Prisbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisbrey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Prisbrey. 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 96 military records available for the last name Prisbrey. For the veterans among your Prisbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisbrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Prisbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prisbrey in 1967 was 81, and 60 in 2004.

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