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Prisinger Family History

Prisinger 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: Frisinger, Risinger, Preisinger, Reisinger, Possinger, Ridinger

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Where is the Prisinger family from?

You can see how Prisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prisinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Prisinger families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Prisinger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Prisinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prisinger 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 Prisinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Prisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Prisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prisinger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prisinger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Prisinger. For the veterans among your Prisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prisinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Prisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prisinger in 1963 was 58, and 95 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prisinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prisinger 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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