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Pritsker Family History

Pritsker 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: Pritzker, Pinsker, Brisker, Priester, Critser, Prinster, Picker

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Where is the Pritsker family from?

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

What did your Pritsker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Pritsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritsker 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pritsker. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pritsker. For the veterans among your Pritsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritsker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pritsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pritsker in 1970 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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