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Pryel Family History

Pryel 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: Pryer, Ryel, Rye, Peel, Briel, Pye, Patel, Orel, Gruel, Cryer

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Where is the Pryel family from?

You can see how Pryel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pryel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pryel family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryel's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Pryel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Pryel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pryel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pryel. For the veterans among your Pryel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Pryel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pryel in 1980 was 87, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryel 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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