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Prig Family History

Prig 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: Prim, Puig, Pring, Pang, Pong, Spring, April, Prior, Paris, Ring

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Where is the Prig family from?

You can see how Prig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Prig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Prig families living in Devon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Prig's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Prig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prig 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 150 census records available for the last name Prig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prig 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Prig. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prig. For the veterans among your Prig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prig 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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