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Prierwood Family History

Prierwood 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: Greenwood, Underwood, Sherwood, Prestwood, Redwood, Ringwood

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Where is the Prierwood family from?

You can see how Prierwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prierwood family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Prierwood families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Prierwood's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Prierwood families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Prierwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prierwood 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prierwood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prierwood. For the veterans among your Prierwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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