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Pritchar Family History

Pritchar 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: Pritchard, Pitcher, Britcher, Fritcher, Prichard, Critcher, Sridhar

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Where is the Pritchar family from?

You can see how Pritchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritchar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pritchar families living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pritchar's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Pritchar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritchar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pritchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pritchar. 100% of Pritchar 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
    100%

What Pritchar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pritchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritchar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pritchar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pritchar. For the veterans among your Pritchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritchar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Pritchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pritchar in 1962 was 85, and 100 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritchar 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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