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Prioleaux Family History

Prioleaux 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, Prideaux, Primeaux, Proveaux, Scioneaux, Groleau, Rideaux

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Where is the Prioleaux family from?

You can see how Prioleaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prioleaux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prioleaux family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prioleaux's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Prioleaux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prioleaux 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 Prioleaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prioleaux. 100% of Prioleaux women worked as a House Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Duties
    100%

What Prioleaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Prioleaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prioleaux 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Prioleaux. 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 Prioleaux. For the veterans among your Prioleaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prioleaux lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Prioleaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Prioleaux in 1982 was 88, and 62 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prioleaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prioleaux 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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