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Prietz Family History

Prietz 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: Prieto, Pretz, Pritz, Rietz, Pietz, Printz, Privett, Priest, Britz

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Where is the Prietz family from?

You can see how Prietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prietz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prietz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Prietz families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Prietz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Prietz families in 1880.
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What did your Prietz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prietz. 30% of Prietz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Prietz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prietz were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Prietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prietz 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Prietz. 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 406 military records available for the last name Prietz. For the veterans among your Prietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prietz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Prietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Prietz in 1963 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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