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Pringle Family History

Pringle Surname Meaning

Scottish and English (Northumbria): habitational name from a place near Stow Roxburghshire formerly called Hop(p)ringle from Middle English hop ‘enclosed valley’.

This name is composed of a name of Old Norse origin, featuring the byname Prjónn meaning ‘pin peg’.

The term 'hop' signifies an enclosed valley, indicating a geographical feature of the location.

The combination of these elements suggests a rich historical and linguistic background, reflecting the blend of cultures in the region.

Overall, the name Hop(p)ringle encapsulates both natural and cultural significance from its origins.

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


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You can see how Pringle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pringle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pringle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 924 Pringle families living in Northumberland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pringle's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Pringle families in 1891.
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What did your Pringle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pringle. 10% of Pringle men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Pringle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pringle were Horseman On Farm and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Horseman On Farm
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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What is the average Pringle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pringle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pringle in 1943 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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