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Prieba Family History

Prieba 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: Priebe, Priest, Prieto, Riera, Riba, Riebe, Prieur, Priem, Pries

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Prieba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prieba 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Prieba. 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 9 military records available for the last name Prieba. For the veterans among your Prieba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prieba lifespan?

Average Prieba life expectancy in 1980 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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