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Priaulx Family History

Priaulx Surname Meaning

from Old French prieux a variant of priur priour ‘prior’. Compare Prior.from Prieul (Normandy).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Priaulx family from?

You can see how Priaulx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priaulx family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Priaulx families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Priaulx families living in Channel Islands. This was about 97% of all the recorded Priaulx's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Priaulx families in 1891.
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What did your Priaulx ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stevedore Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Priaulx. 100% of Priaulx men worked as a Stevedore Heavy Work and 100% of Priaulx women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stevedore Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Priaulx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priaulx 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Priaulx. 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 126 military records available for the last name Priaulx. For the veterans among your Priaulx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priaulx lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Priaulx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Priaulx in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priaulx 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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