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Priego Family History

Priego Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Priego in Cuenca and Cordoba.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Priego family from?

You can see how Priego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priego family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Priego families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Priego families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Priego's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Priego families in 1920.
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What did your Priego ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Furrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Priego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priego 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Priego. 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 28 military records available for the last name Priego. For the veterans among your Priego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priego lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Priego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Priego in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priego 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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