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Priel Family History

Priel 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: Briel, Priem, Pries, Friel, Ariel, Prill, Piel, Prien, Riel, Kriel

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Where is the Priel family from?

You can see how Priel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Priel families living in Staffordshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Priel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Priel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Priel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Priel. 100% of Priel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Priel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priel 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Priel. 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 372 military records available for the last name Priel. For the veterans among your Priel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Priel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Priel in 1966 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priel 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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