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Where is the Prien family from?

You can see how Prien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Prien families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Prien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Prien families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prien 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 Prien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prien. For the veterans among your Prien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prien lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Prien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Prien in 1953 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

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Prien Family History