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Priano Family History

Priano 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: Triano, Piano, Riano, Proano, Pino, Priolo, Mariano, Primo, Prieto

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Where is the Priano family from?

You can see how Priano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Priano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Priano family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Priano's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Priano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priano 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 Priano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priano. 50% of Priano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Priano women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priano were Fisherman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Priano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Priano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priano 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Priano. 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 69 military records available for the last name Priano. For the veterans among your Priano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priano lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Priano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Priano in 1969 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priano 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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