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Prias Family History

Prias 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: Prins, Frias, Trias, Pries, Arias, Urias, Preas, Primas, Ras, Fries

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Where is the Prias family from?

You can see how Prias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prias family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Prias family living in Denbighshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prias's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Prias families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Prias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prias 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Prias. 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 32 military records available for the last name Prias. For the veterans among your Prias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prias lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Prias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Prias in 1983 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prias 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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