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Prier Family History

Prier Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Prior.

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


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Where is the Prier family from?

You can see how Prier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Prier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Prier families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Prier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Prier families in 1911.
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What did your Prier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Prier. 44% of Prier men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Student
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Prier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prier 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 Prier. 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 Prier. For the veterans among your Prier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Prier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Prier in 1956 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prier 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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