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Prislinger Family History

Prislinger 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: Frisinger, Risinger, Preisinger, Grissinger, Crissinger, Slinger

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Where is the Prislinger family from?

You can see how Prislinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prislinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prislinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prislinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prislinger families in 1920.
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What did your Prislinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Prislinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Prislinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prislinger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Prislinger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Prislinger. For the veterans among your Prislinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prislinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Prislinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Prislinger in 1968 was 88, and 48 in 2002.

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