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Priess Family History

Priess Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pries.

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


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Where is the Priess family from?

You can see how Priess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Priess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Priess families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Priess's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Priess families in 1911.
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What did your Priess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priess. 24% of Priess men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Priess women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priess were Carpenter and Watcher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Watcher
    14%

What Priess family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Priess lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Priess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Priess in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Priess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priess 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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