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Prinzing Family History

Prinzing Surname Meaning

German: perhaps from a Celtic personal name Brinno of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Prinzing family from?

You can see how Prinzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prinzing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prinzing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Prinzing families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Prinzing's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Prinzing families in 1880.
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What did your Prinzing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prinzing. 46% of Prinzing men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Prinzing women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prinzing were Mechanic and Nurse.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prinzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prinzing 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Prinzing. 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 393 military records available for the last name Prinzing. For the veterans among your Prinzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prinzing lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prinzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Prinzing in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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