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Pryve Family History

Pryve 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: Pryce, Pryde, Prive, Pryse, Rye, Prime, Price, Grave, Grove, Pyle

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Where is the Pryve family from?

You can see how Pryve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryve family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Pryve family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryve's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Pryve families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pryve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryve 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pryve. 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 Pryve. For the veterans among your Pryve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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