Origins of the Prestt surname
About the Prestts
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Interesting facts about Prestt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Prestt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
Who were Prestts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Prestts.
What are the most common Prestt first names?
John
Edward
Bessie
Emily
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Common jobs for Prestts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Prestts in 1921
Confectioner
6
Annuitant
2
Dressmaker
2
Machine Braider (Tailoress)
2
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2
Common male occupations for Prestts in 1921
Clogger
9
Cabinet Maker
6
Bricklayer
4
Carter
4
Coal Merchant
4
