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Priet Family History

Priet 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: Priest, Prieto, Priem, Pries, Piet, Prien, Pruet, Prier, Pritt, Fries

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Where is the Priet family from?

You can see how Priet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Priet families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Priet's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Priet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priet. 100% of Priet men worked as an 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Priet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priet 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Priet. 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 44 military records available for the last name Priet. For the veterans among your Priet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Priet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Priet in 1971 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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