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Priefert Family History

Priefert Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Siefert, Riegert, Kiefer, Privett, Priest, Pinkert, Krieger, Wilfert

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Where is the Priefert family from?

You can see how Priefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priefert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Priefert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Priefert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Priefert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Priefert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priefert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priefert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priefert. 64% of Priefert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Priefert women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Priefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priefert 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Priefert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Priefert. For the veterans among your Priefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priefert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Priefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Priefert in 1967 was 78, and 1 in 2004.

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