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Priesmeier Family History

Priesmeier 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: Priesmeyer, Piepmeier, Griesemer, Riesterer, Vietmeier, Priester

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Where is the Priesmeier family from?

You can see how Priesmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priesmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priesmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Priesmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Priesmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Priesmeier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Priesmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesmeier 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Priesmeier. 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 34 military records available for the last name Priesmeier. For the veterans among your Priesmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesmeier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Priesmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Priesmeier in 1979 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priesmeier 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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