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Prestholt Family History

Prestholt Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Prescott, Preston, Prestwood, Rosholt, Breinholt, Presto, Reinholt

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Where is the Prestholt family from?

You can see how Prestholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prestholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prestholt families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prestholt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Prestholt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prestholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prestholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prestholt. 100% of Prestholt men worked as an Owner. .

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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 1940

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Prestholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestholt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Prestholt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Prestholt. For the veterans among your Prestholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestholt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Prestholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prestholt in 1964 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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