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Priddle Family History

Priddle Name Meaning

English (Somerset): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Priddy, Pride, Criddle, Trindle, Prindle, Idle, Trundle, Pryde

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Where is the Priddle family from?

You can see how Priddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priddle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 80 Priddle families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Priddle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Priddle families in 1911.
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What did your Priddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Priddle. 71% of Priddle 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 1921

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Priddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priddle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Priddle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 869 military records available for the last name Priddle. For the veterans among your Priddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priddle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Priddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Priddle in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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