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Priskey Family History

Priskey 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: Prinkey, Briskey, Hiskey, Paisley, Pressey, Brissey, Risley, Poskey

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Where is the Priskey family from?

You can see how Priskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Priskey family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Priskey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Priskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priskey 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 81 census records available for the last name Priskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priskey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Priskey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Priskey. For the veterans among your Priskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priskey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Priskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Priskey in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priskey 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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