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Prystay Family History

Prystay 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: Presta, Crystal, Prasad, Preston, Prost, Tristan, Prata, Lystad, Pray

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Where is the Prystay family from?

You can see how Prystay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prystay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prystay family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Prystay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prystay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prystay 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 Prystay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Section Man was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prystay. 100% of Prystay men worked as a Section Man.

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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 1921

  • Section Man
    100%

What Prystay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Prystay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prystay 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Prystay. 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 Prystay. For the veterans among your Prystay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prystay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Prystay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Prystay in 1975 was 55, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prystay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prystay 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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