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Pryer Name Meaning

English: variant of Prior . Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish surname.

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


Similar surnames: Cryer, Pryor, Prier, Ryer, Payer, Bryer, Fryer, Pryce, Bryers, Dryer

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Where is the Pryer family from?

You can see how Pryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pryer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Pryer families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pryer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pryer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pryer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pryer. 12% of Pryer men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 73% of Pryer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pryer were General Labourer and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Retired
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Pryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryer 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 Pryer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Pryer. For the veterans among your Pryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pryer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pryer in 1961 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

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