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Prindexter Family History

Prindexter 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: Poindexter, Pendexter, Rinderer, Priester, Prinster, Painter, Pointer

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Where is the Prindexter family from?

You can see how Prindexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prindexter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prindexter families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prindexter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prindexter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Prindexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prindexter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prindexter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prindexter. For the veterans among your Prindexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prindexter 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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