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Prishmont Family History

Prishmont 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: Richmond, Piedmont, Frishman, Dishmon, Crismon, Prescott, Preston

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Prishmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prishmont 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prishmont. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Prishmont. For the veterans among your Prishmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prishmont lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Prishmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prishmont in 1998 was 77, and 87 in 2001.

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