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Prytz Family History

Prytz 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: Pretz, Pritz, Protz, Pratz, Platz, Britz, Kritz, Prata, Proto, Putz

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Where is the Prytz family from?

You can see how Prytz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prytz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Prytz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Prytz families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Prytz's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Prytz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prytz 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 Prytz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prytz. 100% of Prytz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Prytz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Prytz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prytz 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Prytz. 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 120 military records available for the last name Prytz. For the veterans among your Prytz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prytz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Prytz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prytz in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prytz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prytz 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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