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Priseler Family History

Priseler 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: Crisler, Risler, Pressler, Presler, Trisler, Rissler, Preszler

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Where is the Priseler family from?

You can see how Priseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priseler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priseler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Priseler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Priseler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Priseler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priseler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priseler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Priseler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Priseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priseler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Priseler. 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 90 military records available for the last name Priseler. For the veterans among your Priseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priseler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Priseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Priseler in 1971 was 66, and 85 in 1998.

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