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Prigden Family History

Prigden 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: Prigge, Rigdon, Pride, Frieden, Brogden, Prien, Pridgen, Prudden

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Where is the Prigden family from?

You can see how Prigden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prigden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prigden family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Prigden's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Prigden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prigden 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 36 census records available for the last name Prigden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prigden 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 Prigden. 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 17 military records available for the last name Prigden. For the veterans among your Prigden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prigden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Prigden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prigden in 1971 was 64, and 42 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prigden 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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