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Priggs Family History

Priggs 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, Riggs, Briggs, Triggs, Griggs, Driggs, Spriggs, Biggs, Prins

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Where is the Priggs family from?

You can see how Priggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priggs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Priggs family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Priggs's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Priggs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priggs 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 Priggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priggs. 53% of Priggs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Priggs women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priggs were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Priggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priggs 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Priggs. 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 63 military records available for the last name Priggs. For the veterans among your Priggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priggs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Priggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Priggs in 1977 was 85, and 52 in 2002.

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