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Priske Family History

Priske 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: Briske, Piske, Friske, Riske, Proske, Prisk, Pike, Prime, Paske

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Where is the Priske family from?

You can see how Priske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Priske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Priske families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Priske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Priske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priske 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 Priske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Priske. 100% of Priske women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Priske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priske 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Priske. 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 129 military records available for the last name Priske. For the veterans among your Priske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Priske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Priske in 1963 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priske 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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