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Pris Family History

Pris 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: Paris, Prim, Prus, Preis, Prins, Ris, Pries, Pais, Oris, Aris

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Where is the Pris family from?

You can see how Pris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pris family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pris's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pris 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 Pris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pris. 64% of Pris men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pris women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pris were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Pris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Pris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pris 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Pris. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Pris. For the veterans among your Pris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pris lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Pris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pris in 1978 was 97, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pris 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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