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Prillman Family History

Prillman Surname 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: Pillman, Prillaman, Billman, Hillman, Pollman, Pullman, Spillman

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Where is the Prillman family from?

You can see how Prillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prillman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prillman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Prillman families living in Arkansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prillman's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Prillman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prillman 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 Prillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prillman. 100% of Prillman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Prillman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Prillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prillman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Prillman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Prillman. For the veterans among your Prillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prillman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Prillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Prillman in 1957 was 62, and 59 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prillman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prillman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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