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Priola Family History

Priola Surname Meaning

Italian:: (Piedmont): habitational name from Priola in Cuneo province. (Sicily): from the feminine form of Priolo.

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


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Where is the Priola family from?

You can see how Priola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Priola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Priola family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Priola's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Priola families in 1911.
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What did your Priola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priola. 34% of Priola men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Priola women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priola were Tailor and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

What Priola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Priola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priola 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Priola. 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 266 military records available for the last name Priola. For the veterans among your Priola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priola lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Priola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Priola in 1950 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Priola 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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