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Priscoe Family History

Priscoe 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: Briscoe, Prisco, Price, Prince, Roscoe, Biscoe, Frisco, Fristoe

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Where is the Priscoe family from?

You can see how Priscoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priscoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priscoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Priscoe families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Priscoe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Priscoe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Priscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priscoe 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Priscoe. 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 21 military records available for the last name Priscoe. For the veterans among your Priscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priscoe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Priscoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Priscoe in 1967 was 44, and 71 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priscoe 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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