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Prien Name Meaning

North German: variant of Prehn . German (Bavaria): perhaps a habitational name from Prien in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Priem, Pries, Palen, Bruen, Plier, Wien, Prier, Porten, Prime, Papen

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Where is the Prien family from?

You can see how Prien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Prien families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Prien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Prien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prien. 23% of Prien men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Prien women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prien were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prien 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Prien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prien. For the veterans among your Prien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prien lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Prien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Prien in 1953 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

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