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Prina Family History

Prina 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: Prins, Pina, Prinz, Pring, Prine, Spring, Rana, Prior, Ring, Prime

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Where is the Prina family from?

You can see how Prina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Prina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Prina families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prina's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Prina families in 1880.
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What did your Prina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prina. 35% of Prina men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Prina women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prina were Janitor and Servant. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Prina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prina 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Prina. 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 213 military records available for the last name Prina. For the veterans among your Prina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Prina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prina in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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