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Prian Family History

Prian 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: Brian, Prien, Arian, Urian, Rian, Pan, Adrian, Prior, Organ, Prime

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Where is the Prian family from?

You can see how Prian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prian family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Prian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Prian family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prian's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Prian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prian 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 263 census records available for the last name Prian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prian 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Prian. 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 31 military records available for the last name Prian. For the veterans among your Prian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Prian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Prian in 1972 was 72, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prian 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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