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Pryon Family History

Pryon 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: Pyon, Tryon, Bryon, Ryon, Pryor, Yon, Lyon, Prior, Orton, Parson

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Where is the Pryon family from?

You can see how Pryon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pryon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Pryon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pryon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryon 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 Pryon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pryon. 30% of Pryon men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Pryon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pryon were Manager and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Servant
    8%

What Pryon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pryon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryon 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Pryon. 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 111 military records available for the last name Pryon. For the veterans among your Pryon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1977, in the United States, Pryon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Pryon in 1958 was 74, and 64 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryon 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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