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Prigoff Family History

Prigoff 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: Rogoff, Prior, Priolo, Prigge, Primo, Orloff, Griff, Goff, Frigo

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Where is the Prigoff family from?

You can see how Prigoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prigoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prigoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prigoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prigoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Prigoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prigoff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Prigoff. 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 34 military records available for the last name Prigoff. For the veterans among your Prigoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prigoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Prigoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prigoff in 1967 was 75, and 101 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prigoff 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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