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Priesner Family History

Priesner 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: Priester, Friesner, Presser, Rieser, Riester, Risner, Presler

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Where is the Priesner family from?

You can see how Priesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Priesner families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Priesner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Priesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Priesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesner 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Priesner. 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 32 military records available for the last name Priesner. For the veterans among your Priesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Priesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Priesner in 1969 was 66, and 25 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priesner 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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