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Prinell Family History

Prinell 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: Pinell, Brunell, Parnell, Pringle, Rinella, Pesnell, Prindle, Fridell

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Where is the Prinell family from?

You can see how Prinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prinell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prinell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Prinell family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prinell's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Prinell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prinell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Prinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prinell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Prinell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Prinell. For the veterans among your Prinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prinell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prinell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prinell

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