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Prigen Family History

Prigen 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: Prien, Pridgen, Prime, Price, Prager, Prigge, Ringen, Pigeon, Craigen

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Where is the Prigen family from?

You can see how Prigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prigen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prigen families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 10 Prigen families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prigen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Prigen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prigen 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 262 census records available for the last name Prigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prigen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Prigen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Prigen. For the veterans among your Prigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prigen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Prigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prigen in 1964 was 67, and 75 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prigen 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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