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Priore Family History

Priore Surname Meaning

Italian: from priore ‘prior’ a nickname or occupational name which probably most often originated as a metonymic occupational name for a servant of a prior or some important lay dignitary.

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


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Where is the Priore family from?

You can see how Priore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Priore families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Priore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Priore families in 1891.
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What did your Priore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Priore. 100% of Priore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Priore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Priore. 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 743 military records available for the last name Priore. For the veterans among your Priore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priore lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Priore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Priore in 1959 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priore 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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