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Pribnow Family History

Pribnow Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pribbenow.

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


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Where is the Pribnow family from?

You can see how Pribnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pribnow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pribnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pribnow family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pribnow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pribnow families in 1891.
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What did your Pribnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pribnow. 52% of Pribnow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pribnow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pribnow were Electrician and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Pribnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Pribnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pribnow 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Pribnow. 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 348 military records available for the last name Pribnow. For the veterans among your Pribnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pribnow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pribnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pribnow in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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