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Pringnitz Family History

Pringnitz 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: Printz, Principe, Pringle, Pritz, Prinz, Stieglitz, Kienitz, Prinzing

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Where is the Pringnitz family from?

You can see how Pringnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pringnitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pringnitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pringnitz families living in Michigan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pringnitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pringnitz families in 1880.
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What did your Pringnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pringnitz. 64% of Pringnitz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pringnitz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pringnitz were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Pringnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pringnitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pringnitz. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pringnitz. For the veterans among your Pringnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pringnitz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Pringnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pringnitz in 1946 was 34, and 82 in 2003.

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