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Priou Family History

Priou 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: Prior, Prime, Price, Prim, Orio, Priolo, Primo, Oriol, Prins, Pride

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Where is the Priou family from?

You can see how Priou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Priou family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Priou's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Priou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priou 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 Priou ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Priou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Priou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priou 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Priou. 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 44 military records available for the last name Priou. For the veterans among your Priou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priou lifespan?

Average Priou life expectancy in 1984 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priou 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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