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Priis Family History

Priis 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: Preis, Prins, Riis, Pries, Friis, Reis, Fries, Prior, Paris, Prime

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Where is the Priis family from?

You can see how Priis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Priis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Priis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Priis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priis 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 21 census records available for the last name Priis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Priis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Priis. For the veterans among your Priis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Priis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Priis in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priis 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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