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Prifty Family History

Prifty 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: Printy, Priddy, Prieto, Pritz, Prunty, Proft, Pretty, Purifoy, Rufty

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Where is the Prifty family from?

You can see how Prifty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prifty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prifty family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Prifty's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Prifty families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Prifty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prifty 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Prifty. 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 11 military records available for the last name Prifty. For the veterans among your Prifty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prifty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Prifty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Prifty in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prifty 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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