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Priert Family History

Priert 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: Priest, Prier, Prior, Privett, Plier, Prieto, Trier, Riera, Brier

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Where is the Priert family from?

You can see how Priert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priert families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Priert family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Priert's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Priert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priert 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 Priert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priert. 45% of Priert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Priert women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Priert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priert 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Priert. 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 4 military records available for the last name Priert. For the veterans among your Priert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priert lifespan?

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