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Prillaman Family History

Prillaman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Brillermann either an occupational name for an eyeglass maker from Middle High German berille ‘gemstone’ or ‘eyeglasses’ (ultimately from Greek beryllos) + man ‘man’.

It can also be a habitational name (see Brill).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prillaman family from?

You can see how Prillaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prillaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prillaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Prillaman families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Prillaman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Prillaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prillaman 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 Prillaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prillaman. 36% of Prillaman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Prillaman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prillaman were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Prillaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Prillaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prillaman 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Prillaman. 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 646 military records available for the last name Prillaman. For the veterans among your Prillaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prillaman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Prillaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Prillaman in 1954 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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