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Pryes Family History

Pryes 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, Pryer, Rye, Hayes, Fries, Priest, Ries, Prus, Pye, Preis

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Where is the Pryes family from?

You can see how Pryes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pryes family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pryes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pryes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Pryes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryes 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pryes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pryes. For the veterans among your Pryes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryes lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Pryes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pryes in 1990 was 74, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryes 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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