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Priede Family History

Priede 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: Pride, Priebe, Priewe, Riede, Friede, Prieve, Priddy, Prime, Price

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Where is the Priede family from?

You can see how Priede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priede family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Priede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Priede family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Priede's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Priede families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priede 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 Priede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priede. 100% of Priede men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Priede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Priede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priede 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Priede. 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 47 military records available for the last name Priede. For the veterans among your Priede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priede lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Priede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Priede in 1966 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priede 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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