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Priefer Family History

Priefer 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: Kiefer, Krieger, Prieur, Rieser, Riemer, Rieber, Praeger, Rieder

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Where is the Priefer family from?

You can see how Priefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Priefer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Priefer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Priefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priefer 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 Priefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priefer. 19% of Priefer 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
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

What Priefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Priefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priefer 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Priefer. 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 284 military records available for the last name Priefer. For the veterans among your Priefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priefer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Priefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Priefer in 1946 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priefer 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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