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Priesman Family History

Priesman 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: Pressman, Rissman, Crissman, Pierman, Crisman, Reesman, Riedman

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Where is the Priesman family from?

You can see how Priesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priesman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Priesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Priesman family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Priesman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Priesman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priesman 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 Priesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priesman. 100% of Priesman men worked as a Fisherman and 50% of Priesman women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Priesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Priesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Priesman. 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 64 military records available for the last name Priesman. For the veterans among your Priesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Priesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Priesman in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priesman 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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