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Pryn Family History

Pryn 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: Pruyn, Pry, Bryn, Pan, Rye, Pay, Bryan, Uren, Prim, Kron

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Where is the Pryn family from?

You can see how Pryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pryn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Pryn family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pryn's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Pryn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pryn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pryn. 75% of Pryn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    75%
  • Porter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Pryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryn 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Pryn. 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 183 military records available for the last name Pryn. For the veterans among your Pryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Pryn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pryn in 1975 was 76, and 81 in 2001.

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