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Pryga Family History

Pryga 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: Prada, Ryba, Prata, Rega, Fraga, Rygg, Arya, Braga, Tryba, Parga

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Where is the Pryga family from?

You can see how Pryga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pryga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pryga families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryga's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pryga families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryga 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 Pryga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pryga. 50% of Pryga men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pryga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Pryga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryga 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pryga. 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 65 military records available for the last name Pryga. For the veterans among your Pryga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryga lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pryga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pryga in 1969 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pryga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryga 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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