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Priebe Family History

Priebe Surname Meaning

East German (Pomerania Silesia Lusatia): from a Germanized Slavic short form of the Old Slavic personal name Pribyslav (see Pribyl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Priebe family from?

You can see how Priebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Priebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Priebe families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Priebe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Priebe families in 1891.
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What did your Priebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priebe. 23% of Priebe men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Priebe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priebe were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Priebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priebe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Priebe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Priebe. For the veterans among your Priebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priebe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Priebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Priebe in 1945 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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