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Pritsch Family History

Pritsch 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: Britsch, Tritsch, Fritsch, Pitsch, Frisch, Ritch, Risch, Pletsch

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Where is the Pritsch family from?

You can see how Pritsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pritsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pritsch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pritsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pritsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritsch 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 Pritsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pritsch. 34% of Pritsch men worked as an Agent.

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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

  • Agent
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Pritsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Pritsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritsch 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Pritsch. 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 260 military records available for the last name Pritsch. For the veterans among your Pritsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pritsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pritsch in 1962 was 68, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pritsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritsch 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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