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Prieman Family History

Prieman 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: Frieman, Rieman, Krizman, Trueman, Priem, Freeman, Nieman, Spreeman

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Where is the Prieman family from?

You can see how Prieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prieman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prieman family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prieman's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Prieman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prieman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Prieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prieman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Prieman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Prieman. For the veterans among your Prieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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