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Prynne Family History

Prynne Surname Meaning

see Prinn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Prynne family from?

You can see how Prynne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prynne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Prynne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Prynne families living in Cornwall. This was about 58% of all the recorded Prynne's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Prynne families in 1891.
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What did your Prynne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Prynne. 100% of Prynne men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Prynne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

What Prynne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prynne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prynne 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Prynne. 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 372 military records available for the last name Prynne. For the veterans among your Prynne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prynne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Prynne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Prynne in 1962 was 65, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prynne 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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