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Prileau Family History

Prileau 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: Prioleau, Primeau, Prideaux, Boileau, Soileau, Rilea, Groleau

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Where is the Prileau family from?

You can see how Prileau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prileau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prileau family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Prileau's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Prileau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prileau 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 74 census records available for the last name Prileau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prileau 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Prileau. 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 19 military records available for the last name Prileau. For the veterans among your Prileau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prileau lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Prileau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prileau in 1984 was 51, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prileau 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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