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Pridwell Family History

Pridwell 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: Bridwell, Kidwell, Riddell, Sidwell, Bradwell, Twidwell, Rodwell

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Where is the Pridwell family from?

You can see how Pridwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pridwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pridwell family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pridwell's in USA. California had the highest population of Pridwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pridwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pridwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pridwell 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 Pridwell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pridwell. For the veterans among your Pridwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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