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Pridgin Family History

Pridgin 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: Pridgen, Riggin, Pridgeon, Priddy, Bridge, Crispin, Prigge, Ridge

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Where is the Pridgin family from?

You can see how Pridgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pridgin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pridgin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Pridgin families living in North Carolina. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pridgin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pridgin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pridgin 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 Pridgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pridgin. 60% of Pridgin men 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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Pridgin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Pridgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pridgin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pridgin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Pridgin. For the veterans among your Pridgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pridgin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pridgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pridgin in 1969 was 88, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pridgin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pridgin 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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