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Prylee Family History

Prylee 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: Rylee, Pyle, Plyler, Pryce, Pryer, Pree, Ryle, Ryley, Pryde, Purlee

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Where is the Prylee family from?

You can see how Prylee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prylee family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Prylee families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Prylee's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Prylee families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Prylee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prylee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prylee. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Prylee. For the veterans among your Prylee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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