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Prestup Family History

Prestup 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: Preston, Presta, Presto, Prestia, Presti, Prest, Printup, Priest

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Where is the Prestup family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prestup 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 Prestup ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Prestup ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Prestup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prestup 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prestup. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prestup. For the veterans among your Prestup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prestup lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Prestup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prestup in 1969 was 84, and 84 in 1995.

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