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Pritkin Family History

Pritkin 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: Pitkin, Itkin, Rifkin, Witkin, Plotkin, Riskin, Pliskin, Pipkin

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Where is the Pritkin family from?

You can see how Pritkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pritkin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pritkin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pritkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Pritkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritkin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pritkin. 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 Pritkin. For the veterans among your Pritkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritkin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pritkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pritkin in 1968 was 86, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritkin 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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