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Pritzker Family History

Pritzker Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from Pritski in Ukraine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pritzker family from?

You can see how Pritzker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritzker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pritzker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Pritzker families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pritzker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pritzker families in 1920.
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What did your Pritzker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pritzker. 15% of Pritzker men worked as a Presser and 50% of Pritzker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pritzker were Dentist and Saleslady.

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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

  • Presser
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Dentist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Pritzker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Pritzker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritzker 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Pritzker. 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 287 military records available for the last name Pritzker. For the veterans among your Pritzker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritzker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pritzker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pritzker in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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