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Priggel Family History

Priggel 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: Prigge, Ringel, Riegel, Pingel, Kriegel, Briegel, Pridgen, Kruggel

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Where is the Priggel family from?

You can see how Priggel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priggel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Priggel family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Priggel's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Priggel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priggel 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 25 census records available for the last name Priggel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priggel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Priggel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Priggel. For the veterans among your Priggel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priggel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Priggel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Priggel in 1982 was 77, and 85 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priggel 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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