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Priesel Family History

Priesel 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: Griesel, Kriesel, Priest, Giesel, Riegel, Kiesel, Griebel, Rieser

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Where is the Priesel family from?

You can see how Priesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priesel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Priesel families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Priesel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Priesel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Priesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Priesel. 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 Priesel. For the veterans among your Priesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Priesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Priesel in 1985 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priesel 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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