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Prienke Family History

Prienke 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: Krienke, Prince, Pieske, Priebe, Priewe, Pranke, Brenke, Krenke

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Where is the Prienke family from?

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

There are 34 census records available for the last name Prienke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prienke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Prienke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Prienke. For the veterans among your Prienke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prienke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Prienke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Prienke in 1970 was 85, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prienke 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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