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Prywa Family History

Prywa 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: Prada, Ryba, Prata, Arya, Plewa, Tryba, Pry, Pryce, Pryer, Proia

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Where is the Prywa family from?

You can see how Prywa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prywa family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Prywa family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Prywa's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Prywa families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Prywa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prywa 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 Prywa. 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 Prywa. For the veterans among your Prywa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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