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Prikryl Family History

Prikryl 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: Pribyl, Prior, Priddy, Priore, Pirkl, Prill, Prinkey, Przybyl, Pikul

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Where is the Prikryl family from?

You can see how Prikryl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prikryl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prikryl families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Prikryl's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Prikryl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prikryl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prikryl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prikryl. 72% of Prikryl 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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Prikryl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prikryl 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Prikryl. 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 177 military records available for the last name Prikryl. For the veterans among your Prikryl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prikryl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Prikryl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prikryl in 1952 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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