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Prizel Family History

Prizel 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: Prime, Price, Briel, Punzel, Pride, Parizek, Priem, Pries, Pribyl

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Where is the Prizel family from?

You can see how Prizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prizel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prizel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Prizel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prizel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prizel 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 79 census records available for the last name Prizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prizel 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 Prizel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Prizel. For the veterans among your Prizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prizel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Prizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prizel in 1974 was 74, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prizel 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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