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Priesmuth Family History

Priesmuth 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, Niemuth, Freimuth, Freiermuth, Prescott, Prieto, Prieskorn

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What did your Priesmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Breakman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priesmuth. 100% of Priesmuth men worked as a Breakman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Breakman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Priesmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesmuth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Priesmuth. 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 12 military records available for the last name Priesmuth. For the veterans among your Priesmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesmuth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Priesmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Priesmuth in 1971 was 78, and 71 in 2002.

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