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Priggie Family History

Priggie 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, Pringle, Roggie, Biggie, Riggle, Riggi, Riggin, Riggio

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Where is the Priggie family from?

You can see how Priggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priggie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priggie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Priggie families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Priggie's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Priggie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priggie 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 Priggie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priggie. 50% of Priggie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Priggie women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Priggie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Priggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priggie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Priggie. 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 16 military records available for the last name Priggie. For the veterans among your Priggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priggie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Priggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Priggie in 1973 was 53, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priggie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priggie 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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