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Pryst Family History

Pryst 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: Prost, Prast, Prust, Prest, Pryse, Brust, Post, Priest, Pust, Rust

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Where is the Pryst family from?

You can see how Pryst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pryst families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pryst family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pryst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryst 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 41 census records available for the last name Pryst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryst 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pryst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pryst. For the veterans among your Pryst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Pryst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pryst in 1963 was 73, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryst 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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