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Pryble Family History

Pryble 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: Preble, Pyle, Frable, Ruble, Grable, Roble, Pryce, Ryle, Crable

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Where is the Pryble family from?

You can see how Pryble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryble family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pryble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pryble families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryble's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pryble families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryble 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 Pryble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pryble. 50% of Pryble men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pryble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Pryble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryble 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pryble. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pryble. For the veterans among your Pryble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryble lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Pryble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pryble in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pryble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryble 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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