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Priesterbach Family History

Priesterbach 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: Prestenbach, Breitenbach, Griesbach, Priester, Driesbach, Westerbeck

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Where is the Priesterbach family from?

You can see how Priesterbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priesterbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Priesterbach family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Priesterbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Priesterbach families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Priesterbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priesterbach 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Priesterbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Priesterbach. For the veterans among your Priesterbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priesterbach lifespan?

Average Priesterbach life expectancy in 1964 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priesterbach 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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