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Prizy Family History

Prizy 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: Prior, Priddy, Prime, Price, Prim, Primo, Pray, Prins, Pride, Pritz

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Where is the Prizy family from?

You can see how Prizy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prizy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prizy family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prizy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prizy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prizy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Prizy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prizy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Prizy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Prizy. For the veterans among your Prizy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prizy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Prizy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Prizy in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prizy 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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