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Prin Family History

Prin Surname Meaning

see Prinn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prin family from?

You can see how Prin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Prin families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Prin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Prin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prin 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 Prin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prin. 87% of Prin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Shorthand Typist
    14%

What Prin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prin 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Prin. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Prin. For the veterans among your Prin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Prin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Prin in 1965 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prin 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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