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Pryer Family History

Pryer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Prior. Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish surname.

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


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Where is the Pryer family from?

You can see how Pryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pryer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pryer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Pryer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pryer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pryer families in 1911.
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What did your Pryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pryer. 70% of Pryer 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
    70%
  • Cultivateur
    30%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Pryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pryer 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 Pryer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pryer. For the veterans among your Pryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pryer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pryer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pryer in 1961 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pryer 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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