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Pryman Family History

Pryman 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: Ryman, Dryman, Fryman, Bryan, Roman, Hayman, Lyman, Polman, Putman

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Where is the Pryman family from?

You can see how Pryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pryman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pryman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryman 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 78 census records available for the last name Pryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pryman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pryman. For the veterans among your Pryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryman 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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