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Pritner Family History

Pritner 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: Ritner, Pitner, Pinner, Prater, Leitner, Ortner, Pitzer, Gritter

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Where is the Pritner family from?

You can see how Pritner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pritner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pritner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pritner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pritner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritner 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 Pritner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pritner. 100% of Pritner men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Pritner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pritner. 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 110 military records available for the last name Pritner. For the veterans among your Pritner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pritner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pritner in 1967 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritner 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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