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Prioux Family History

Prioux 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: Rioux, Prior, Priolo, Prieur, Priore, Proud, Primus, Proulx, Prout

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Where is the Prioux family from?

You can see how Prioux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prioux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prioux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Prioux families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Prioux's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Prioux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prioux 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 71 census records available for the last name Prioux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prioux 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Prioux. 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 40 military records available for the last name Prioux. For the veterans among your Prioux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prioux lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Prioux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prioux in 1959 was 34, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prioux 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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