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Prynn Family History

Prynn Surname Meaning

see Prinn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prynn family from?

You can see how Prynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prynn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Prynn families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Prynn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Prynn families in 1891.
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What did your Prynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prynn. 25% of Prynn men worked as a Hotel Waiter and 97% of Prynn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prynn were Fisherman Retired and House Keeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Waiter
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%
  • General Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Fisherman Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • House Keeper
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 283 immigration records available for the last name Prynn. 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 299 military records available for the last name Prynn. For the veterans among your Prynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prynn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Prynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Prynn in 1966 was 62, and 54 in 2003.

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