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Prysby Family History

Prysby 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: Presby, Prisby, Crosby, Ormsby, Frisby, Risby, Grisby, Proby, Brisby

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Where is the Prysby family from?

You can see how Prysby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prysby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prysby family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prysby's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Prysby families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Prysby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prysby 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Prysby. 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 87 military records available for the last name Prysby. For the veterans among your Prysby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prysby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Prysby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Prysby in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prysby 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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