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Principe Family History

Principe Surname Meaning

Italian; Spanish (Príncipe): from principe príncipe ‘prince heir’ (from Latin princeps genitive principis from prīmus ‘first’ + capere ‘to take’) applied probably as a nickname for someone who gave himself airs and graces or for someone in the service of a prince.

Italian: from the personal name Principe of the same etymology as 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Principe family from?

You can see how Principe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Principe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Principe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Principe families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Principe's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Principe families in 1891.
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What did your Principe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Principe. 25% of Principe men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Principe women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Principe were Tailor and Dress Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Barber
    5%
  • Tailor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Dress Maker
    8%

What Principe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Principe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Principe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Principe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Principe. For the veterans among your Principe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Principe lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Principe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Principe in 1942 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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