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Pribis Family History

Pribis Name 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: Rubis, Preis, Prins, Ribas, Riis, Pries, Pribyl, Primus, Friis

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Where is the Pribis family from?

You can see how Pribis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pribis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pribis families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pribis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pribis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pribis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pribis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pribis. 100% of Pribis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pribis women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Pribis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pribis 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Pribis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Pribis. For the veterans among your Pribis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pribis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pribis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pribis in 1966 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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