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Priggen Family History

Priggen 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, Pridgen, Riggen, Ringen, Prien, Trigger, Crigger, Riggan

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Where is the Priggen family from?

You can see how Priggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priggen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priggen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Priggen families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Priggen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Priggen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priggen 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 Priggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Life Assurance Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Priggen. 100% of Priggen men worked as a Life Assurance Clerk and 82% of Priggen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Life Assurance Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Artist
    19%

What Priggen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Priggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priggen 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Priggen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Priggen. For the veterans among your Priggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priggen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Priggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Priggen in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priggen 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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