Prinz Family History

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Prinz Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German prinze ‘prince’, presumably denoting someone who behaved in a regal manner or who had won the title in some contest of skill. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental adoption of German Prinz ‘prince’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Prins, Spring, Ranz, Ring, Pilz, Grenz, Gring, Krenz, Britz, Prior

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Prinz Family Origin

Where is the Prinz family from?

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You can see how Prinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prinz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prinz families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Prinz families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Prinz's in the UK. Kent had the highest population of Prinz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prinz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Prinz Family Occupations

What did your Prinz ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Prinz occupation in the UK was Journeyman Baker. 50% of Prinz's were Journeyman Bakers. Journeyman Baker and Wheelwright were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Prinz.

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  • Journeyman Baker

    50%

  • Wheelwright

    50%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Prinz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Prinz Historical Records

What Prinz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Prinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prinz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Prinz. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Prinz. For the veterans among your Prinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Prinz Life Expectancy

What is the average Prinz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Prinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prinz in 1942 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prinz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prinz 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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