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Prieskorn Family History

Prieskorn Surname Meaning

German: possibly a derisive nickname for a grain merchant from pries a variant of Middle High German brüsch or Middle Low German bross ‘brittle crumbly’ + korn ‘grain’.

Alternatively, it may refer to a grain seller from prīsekorn ‘(I) determine the price of grain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Prieskorn family from?

You can see how Prieskorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prieskorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Prieskorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Prieskorn families living in Derbyshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Prieskorn's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Prieskorn families in 1891.
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What did your Prieskorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prieskorn. 22% of Prieskorn men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • General Farming
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Prieskorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prieskorn 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Prieskorn. 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 210 military records available for the last name Prieskorn. For the veterans among your Prieskorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prieskorn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Prieskorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Prieskorn in 1956 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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