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Priah Family History

Priah 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: Prah, Rich, Prior, Prime, Price, Prim, Primo, Pich, Pray, Prins

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Where is the Priah family from?

You can see how Priah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Priah family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Priah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Priah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priah 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 18 census records available for the last name Priah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priah 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Priah. 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 10 military records available for the last name Priah. For the veterans among your Priah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priah lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Priah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Priah in 1975 was 70, and 59 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priah 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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