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Prins Family History

Prins Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch prince ‘prince’ a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named In de Prins (‘In the Prince’).

Jewish (from the Netherlands): artificial name from Dutch prins ‘prince’.

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


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Where is the Prins family from?

You can see how Prins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Prins families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Prins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prins families in 1891.
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What did your Prins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prins. 80% of Prins 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
    80%
  • Social Worker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Prins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prins 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Prins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prins. For the veterans among your Prins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Prins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prins in 1962 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prins 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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