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Priskin Family History

Priskin 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: Riskin, Pliskin, Briskin, Crispin, Ruskin, Brislin, Raskin, Diskin

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Priskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priskin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Priskin. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Priskin. For the veterans among your Priskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priskin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1970, in the United States, Priskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Priskin in 1969 was 66, and 69 in 1970.

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