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Priechett Family History

Priechett 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: Pritchett, Prichett, Prickett, Critchett, Privett, Pichette

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Where is the Priechett family from?

You can see how Priechett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priechett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Priechett families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Priechett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Priechett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Priechett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priechett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Priechett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Priechett. For the veterans among your Priechett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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