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Prigozen Family History

Prigozen 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: Irigoyen, Prigge, Rozen, Priore, Prosen, Prien, Pridgen, Frigon

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Where is the Prigozen family from?

You can see how Prigozen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prigozen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prigozen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prigozen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Prigozen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prigozen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prigozen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prigozen. 100% of Prigozen men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Prigozen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prigozen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Prigozen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Prigozen. For the veterans among your Prigozen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prigozen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Prigozen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Prigozen in 1973 was 80, and 56 in 2002.

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