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Priles Family History

Priles 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: Pries, Briles, Riles, Miles, Giles, Fries, Prime, Price, Priest, Ries

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What did your Priles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priles. 100% of Priles men worked as a Manager.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Priles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priles 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Priles. 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 10 military records available for the last name Priles. For the veterans among your Priles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Priles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Priles in 1964 was 75, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priles 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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