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Priber Family History

Priber 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: Pricer, Prier, Primer, Prior, Prime, Price, Prager, Rider, Plier

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Where is the Priber family from?

You can see how Priber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Priber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Priber families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Priber's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Priber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priber ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Priber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priber 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Priber. 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 24 military records available for the last name Priber. For the veterans among your Priber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priber lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Priber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Priber in 1968 was 61, and 77 in 1994.

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