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Pryson Family History

Pryson 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: Bryson, Payson, Parson, Payton, Preston, Pyon, Person, Pinson, Posson

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Where is the Pryson family from?

You can see how Pryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pryson families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there were 2 Pryson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pryson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryson 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 Pryson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pryson. 60% of Pryson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Pryson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Pryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pryson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pryson. For the veterans among your Pryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Pryson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pryson in 1972 was 48, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryson 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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