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Prita Family History

Prita 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: Prata, Pritz, Rita, Arita, Pita, Pritt, Prior, Prime, Price, Prim

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Where is the Prita family from?

You can see how Prita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prita family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prita's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Prita families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Prita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prita 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Prita. 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 4 military records available for the last name Prita. For the veterans among your Prita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prita lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Prita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Prita in 1988 was 91, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prita 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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