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Prizner Family History

Prizner 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: Pinner, Risner, Pevzner, Rinner, Briner, Pliner, Griner, Piner

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Where is the Prizner family from?

You can see how Prizner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prizner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prizner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prizner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Prizner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Prizner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prizner 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 Prizner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Prizner. For the veterans among your Prizner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prizner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Prizner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prizner in 1955 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prizner 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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