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Prills Family History

Prills 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: Prill, Grills, Brill, Grill, Pille, Priolo, Trillo, Prins, Pill

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Where is the Prills family from?

You can see how Prills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prills family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prills families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Prills families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Prills's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prills families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prills surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Prills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prills 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Prills. 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 6 military records available for the last name Prills. For the veterans among your Prills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prills lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Prills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Prills in 1995 was 83, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prills 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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