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Priff Family History

Priff 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: Griff, Riff, Prior, Prime, Price, Prim, Griffo, Reiff, Primo, Reff

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Where is the Priff family from?

You can see how Priff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Priff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Priff family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Priff's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Priff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priff 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 Priff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priff. 100% of Priff women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Priff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Priff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Priff. 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 22 military records available for the last name Priff. For the veterans among your Priff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Priff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Priff in 1975 was 81, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priff 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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