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Prinslow Family History

Prinslow 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: Winslow, Kinslow, Renslow, Priolo, Pinson, Prins, Pringle, Prisco

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Where is the Prinslow family from?

You can see how Prinslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prinslow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prinslow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Prinslow families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Prinslow's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Prinslow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Prinslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prinslow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prinslow. 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 32 military records available for the last name Prinslow. For the veterans among your Prinslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prinslow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Prinslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prinslow in 1971 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prinslow 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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