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Pribula Family History

Pribula Surname Meaning

Slovak: from the old personal name Pribula a pet form of Old Slavic Pribyslav (see Pribyl).

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


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Where is the Pribula family from?

You can see how Pribula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pribula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Pribula families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pribula's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pribula families in 1920.
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What did your Pribula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pribula. 34% of Pribula men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pribula women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pribula were Farm Labor and 5 B Operator.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • 5 B Operator
    34%

What Pribula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Pribula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pribula 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Pribula. 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 440 military records available for the last name Pribula. For the veterans among your Pribula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pribula lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pribula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pribula in 1961 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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