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Pryts Family History

Pryts 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: Prats, Prus, Preis, Prata, Proto, Prins, Pretz, Pritz, Pries, Pratt

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Where is the Pryts family from?

You can see how Pryts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pryts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pryts families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryts's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pryts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryts 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 176 census records available for the last name Pryts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryts 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pryts. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pryts. For the veterans among your Pryts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pryts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pryts in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryts 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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