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Prifold Family History

Prifold 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: Priolo, Penfold, Priola, Prior, Arnold, Pioli, Primo, Oriol, Pafford

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Where is the Prifold family from?

You can see how Prifold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prifold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prifold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Prifold family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Prifold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Prifold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prifold 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 120 census records available for the last name Prifold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prifold 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Prifold. 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 24 military records available for the last name Prifold. For the veterans among your Prifold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prifold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Prifold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Prifold in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prifold 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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