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Prindler Family History

Prindler 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: Rindler, Prindle, Grindle, Brindle, Grinder, Ridler, Pringle, Trindle

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Where is the Prindler family from?

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

There are 26 census records available for the last name Prindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prindler 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 immigration records available for the last name Prindler. 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 Prindler. For the veterans among your Prindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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