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Prichton Family History

Prichton 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: Crichton, Brighton, Pichon, Picton, Crighton, Creighton, Richmond

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Where is the Prichton family from?

You can see how Prichton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prichton family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Prichton families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Prichton family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prichton's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Prichton families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Prichton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prichton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Prichton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prichton. For the veterans among your Prichton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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