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Prestidge Family History

Prestidge Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Northamptonshire): variant of Prestwich.

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


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Where is the Prestidge family from?

You can see how Prestidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prestidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prestidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Prestidge families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Prestidge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prestidge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prestidge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prestidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prestidge. 37% of Prestidge men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Prestidge women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prestidge were Farming and Secretary.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Prestidge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Prestidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestidge 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Prestidge. 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 859 military records available for the last name Prestidge. For the veterans among your Prestidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestidge lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Prestidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Prestidge in 1943 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prestidge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prestidge ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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