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Pryber Family History

Pryber 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: Pryer, Prager, Gruber, Prater, Graber, Arber, Erber, Peyser, Cryer

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Where is the Pryber family from?

You can see how Pryber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pryber family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryber's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pryber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryber 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 20 census records available for the last name Pryber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryber 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pryber. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pryber. For the veterans among your Pryber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryber lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Pryber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pryber in 1973 was 53, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryber 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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