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Priestle Family History

Priestle 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: Priestley, Priestly, Priest, Priester, Bruestle, Preston, Prieto

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Where is the Priestle family from?

You can see how Priestle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priestle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Priestle families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Priestle family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Priestle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Priestle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priestle 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 48 census records available for the last name Priestle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priestle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Priestle. 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 24 military records available for the last name Priestle. For the veterans among your Priestle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priestle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Priestle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Priestle in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priestle 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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