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Priesont Family History

Priesont 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, Present, Frieson, Prescott, Preston, Prieto, Prieskorn

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priesont 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 Priesont ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Priesont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesont 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Priesont. 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 4 military records available for the last name Priesont. For the veterans among your Priesont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesont lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Priesont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Priesont in 1972 was 87, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priesont 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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