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Pritchit Family History

Pritchit 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: Pritchett, Fritchie, Ritchie, Pitcher, Picchi, Ritch, Pracht, Picht

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Where is the Pritchit family from?

You can see how Pritchit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritchit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pritchit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pritchit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pritchit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pritchit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritchit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Pritchit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritchit 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pritchit. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pritchit. For the veterans among your Pritchit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritchit lifespan?

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