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Priestes Family History

Priestes 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: Priester, Priest, Priestley, Riester, Piester, Priestly, Pfiester

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Where is the Priestes family from?

You can see how Priestes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priestes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Priestes families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Priestes's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Priestes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priestes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priestes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priestes. 100% of Priestes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Priestes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priestes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Priestes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Priestes. For the veterans among your Priestes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priestes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Priestes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Priestes in 1982 was 86, and 69 in 2003.

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