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Priritt Family History

Priritt 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: Privitt, Privett, Pruitt, Profitt, Porritt, Prueitt, Perritt, Prewitt

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Where is the Priritt family from?

You can see how Priritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priritt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Priritt families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Priritt's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Priritt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priritt 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 Priritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priritt. 100% of Priritt men worked as a Factory Worker.

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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

  • Factory Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Priritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priritt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Priritt. 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 military records available for the last name Priritt. For the veterans among your Priritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priritt

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