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Prieve Family History

Prieve Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Priewe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prieve family from?

You can see how Prieve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prieve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Prieve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Prieve families living in Herefordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Prieve's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Prieve families in 1891.
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What did your Prieve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prieve. 50% of Prieve men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Prieve women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prieve were Top Man and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Lab
    11%
  • Top Man
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Practical Nurse
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prieve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prieve 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Prieve. 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 147 military records available for the last name Prieve. For the veterans among your Prieve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prieve lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Prieve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Prieve in 1959 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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