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Prijatel Family History

Prijatel 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: Prater, Piatek, Patel, Priester, Rittel, Pritzl, Prechtel, Prinster

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Where is the Prijatel family from?

You can see how Prijatel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prijatel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Prijatel families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Prijatel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prijatel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prijatel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prijatel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prijatel. 50% of Prijatel 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
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Plater
    25%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Prijatel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prijatel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Prijatel. 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 108 military records available for the last name Prijatel. For the veterans among your Prijatel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prijatel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Prijatel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Prijatel in 1957 was 32, and 89 in 2004.

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