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Prilliman Family History

Prilliman 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: Prillaman, Pillman, Silliman, Milliman, Brilliant, Billman, Hillman

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Where is the Prilliman family from?

You can see how Prilliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prilliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Prilliman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Prilliman families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Prilliman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Prilliman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prilliman 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 Prilliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prilliman. 52% of Prilliman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Prilliman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prilliman were Miner and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Prilliman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prilliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prilliman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Prilliman. 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 115 military records available for the last name Prilliman. For the veterans among your Prilliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prilliman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Prilliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prilliman in 1966 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prilliman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prilliman 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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