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Priewe Family History

Priewe Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): variant of Priebe.

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


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Where is the Priewe family from?

You can see how Priewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Priewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Priewe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Priewe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Priewe families in 1891.
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What did your Priewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priewe. 37% of Priewe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Priewe women worked as a Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Priewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Priewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priewe 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Priewe. 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 174 military records available for the last name Priewe. For the veterans among your Priewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priewe lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Priewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Priewe in 1947 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priewe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priewe 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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