Priis Family History

Priis 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: Preis, Prins, Riis, Pries, Friis, Reis, Fries, Prior, Paris, Prime

147	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
28	Immigration Records
21	Census and Voter Lists
112	Member Trees

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Where is the Priis family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 21 census records available for the last name Priis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Priis. 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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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Priis. For the veterans among your Priis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Priis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Priis in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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Priis Surname Meaning

Where is the Priis family from?

What Priis family records will you find?

What is the average Priis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Priis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Priis in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

Priis Family History

Priis Surname Meaning

316 record(s) for Priis

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Priis Surname Meaning

316 record(s) for Priis

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Where is the Priis family from?

What Priis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Priis lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Priis family tree

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