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Priga Family History

Priga 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: Riga, Prior, Prime, Price, Prim, Prigge, Primo, Prada, Prata, Rega

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Where is the Priga family from?

You can see how Priga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Priga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Priga families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Priga's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Priga families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priga 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 Priga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priga. 100% of Priga 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
    100%

What Priga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Priga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priga 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Priga. 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 10 military records available for the last name Priga. For the veterans among your Priga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priga lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Priga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Priga in 1951 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priga 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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