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Priolean Family History

Priolean 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: Prioleau, Priola, Priolo, Polman, Provan, Pillman, Prillaman, Pollan

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Where is the Priolean family from?

You can see how Priolean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priolean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Priolean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 69 Priolean families living in South Carolina. This was about 92% of all the recorded Priolean's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Priolean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priolean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priolean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Priolean. 48% of Priolean men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Priolean women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Priolean 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Maid
    45%
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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Priolean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priolean 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Priolean. 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 211 military records available for the last name Priolean. For the veterans among your Priolean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priolean lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Priolean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Priolean in 1976 was 83, and 72 in 1980.

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