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Pright Family History

Pright 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: Wright, Bright, Upright, Epright, Knight, Priest, Light, Prigge

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Where is the Pright family from?

You can see how Pright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pright family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Pright families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pright's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pright families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pright 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 Pright ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pright. 100% of Pright men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Pright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pright 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pright. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pright. For the veterans among your Pright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pright lifespan?

Average Pright life expectancy in 1985 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pright 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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