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Prigger Family History

Prigger 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: Prigge, Trigger, Crigger, Prager, Springer, Pranger, Ringer, Krieger

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Where is the Prigger family from?

You can see how Prigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prigger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prigger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Prigger families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Prigger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prigger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prigger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prigger. 60% of Prigger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Prigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prigger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Prigger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Prigger. For the veterans among your Prigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prigger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Prigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Prigger in 1968 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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