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Prigdon Family History

Prigdon 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: Rigdon, Pigeon, Grignon, Higdon, Risdon, Frigon, Grigson, Bragdon

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Where is the Prigdon family from?

You can see how Prigdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prigdon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prigdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Prigdon family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Prigdon's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Prigdon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prigdon 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 43 census records available for the last name Prigdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prigdon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prigdon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prigdon. For the veterans among your Prigdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prigdon lifespan?

Average Prigdon life expectancy in 1978 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prigdon 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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