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Prieb Family History

Prieb 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: Priem, Pries, Grieb, Priebe, Prien, Rieb, Prier, Fries, Prior, Prime

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Where is the Prieb family from?

You can see how Prieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prieb families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Prieb families living in Shropshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Prieb's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Prieb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prieb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prieb. 84% of Prieb men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Prieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prieb 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Prieb. 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 228 military records available for the last name Prieb. For the veterans among your Prieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prieb lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Prieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Prieb in 1957 was 54, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Prieb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prieb 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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