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Priesmeyer Family History

Priesmeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) + an uncertain first element: it may be Pries in either of its senses.

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


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Where is the Priesmeyer family from?

You can see how Priesmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priesmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priesmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Priesmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Priesmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Priesmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Priesmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priesmeyer. 56% of Priesmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Priesmeyer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priesmeyer were Clerical and Secretary.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerical
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Priesmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Priesmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesmeyer 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Priesmeyer. 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 192 military records available for the last name Priesmeyer. For the veterans among your Priesmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesmeyer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Priesmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Priesmeyer in 1940 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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