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Priese Family History

Priese 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: Priest, Pries, Priebe, Priewe, Briese, Griese, Friese, Kriese, Riese

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Where is the Priese family from?

You can see how Priese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Priese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Priese family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Priese's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Priese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priese 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 Priese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priese. 50% of Priese 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
    50%
  • Roper
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Priese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Priese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priese 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Priese. 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 92 military records available for the last name Priese. For the veterans among your Priese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priese lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Priese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Priese in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priese 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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