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Prignan Family History

Prignan 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: Grignon, Brignac, Deignan, Pigman, Brigman, Carignan, Dignan, Duignan

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Where is the Prignan family from?

You can see how Prignan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prignan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Prignan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prignan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Prignan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Prignan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prignan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prignan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prignan. For the veterans among your Prignan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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