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Pringley Family History

Pringley 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: Pingley, Pringle, Ringley, Tingley, Springle, Pingle, Ringle, Wrigley

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Where is the Pringley family from?

You can see how Pringley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pringley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pringley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pringley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pringley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pringley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pringley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pringley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ward Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pringley. 67% of Pringley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pringley women worked as a Ward Maid. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ward Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Pringley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pringley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pringley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pringley. For the veterans among your Pringley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pringley lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2002, in the United States, Pringley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pringley in 1940 was 35, and 83 in 2002.

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