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Priban Family History

Priban 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: Krizan, Urban, Provan, Ribar, Riba, Brian, Ribas, Pribyl, Orban

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Where is the Priban family from?

You can see how Priban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priban family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Priban families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Priban's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Priban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priban. 100% of Priban men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Priban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priban 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Priban. 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 30 military records available for the last name Priban. For the veterans among your Priban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priban lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Priban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Priban in 1966 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priban 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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