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Prislin Family History

Prislin 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: Brislin, Crispin, Rivlin, Breslin, Crislip, Riskin, Pliskin, Croslin

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Where is the Prislin family from?

You can see how Prislin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prislin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prislin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prislin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prislin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prislin 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 39 census records available for the last name Prislin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prislin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Prislin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Prislin. For the veterans among your Prislin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prislin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Prislin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Prislin in 1960 was 45, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prislin 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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