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Prigg Family History

Prigg Surname Meaning

variant of Pryke with -k- voiced as -g-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prigg family from?

You can see how Prigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prigg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prigg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Prigg families living in Suffolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Prigg's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Prigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prigg 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 Prigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prigg. 20% of Prigg men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Prigg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prigg were Jeweller Gold Mounter and Dressmaker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Worker
    10%
  • Police Officer
    10%
  • Jeweller Gold Mounter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Music Teacher
    3%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Prigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prigg 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Prigg. 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 531 military records available for the last name Prigg. For the veterans among your Prigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prigg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Prigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prigg in 1960 was 58, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prigg 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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