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Pribek Family History

Pribek Surname 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: Prime, Price, Pride, Parizek, Priem, Pries, Uribe, Pribyl, Priebe

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Where is the Pribek family from?

You can see how Pribek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pribek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pribek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pribek families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pribek's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pribek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pribek 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 Pribek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pribek. 100% of Pribek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pribek women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pribek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Pribek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pribek 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Pribek. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pribek. For the veterans among your Pribek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pribek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pribek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pribek in 1963 was 69, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pribek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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