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Priwes Family History

Priwes 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: Pries, Fries, Prime, Price, Priest, Ries, Prins, Pride, Aries, Brines

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Where is the Priwes family from?

You can see how Priwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priwes family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Priwes family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Priwes's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Priwes families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Priwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priwes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Priwes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Priwes. For the veterans among your Priwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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