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Prinsen Family History

Prinsen Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Prins .

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


Similar surnames: Prins, Friesen, Prinkey, Driesen, Fransen, Pinson, Ringen, Prine

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Where is the Prinsen family from?

You can see how Prinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prinsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prinsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Prinsen families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Prinsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prinsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prinsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prinsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prinsen. 100% of Prinsen men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Prinsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prinsen 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Prinsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 153 military records available for the last name Prinsen. For the veterans among your Prinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prinsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prinsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prinsen in 1962 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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