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Prieger Family History

Prieger 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: Krieger, Praeger, Rieger, Grieger, Brieger, Prager, Springer, Pranger

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Where is the Prieger family from?

You can see how Prieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prieger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Prieger families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Prieger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Prieger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prieger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prieger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Prieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prieger 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Prieger. 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 283 military records available for the last name Prieger. For the veterans among your Prieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prieger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Prieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Prieger in 1978 was 86, and 56 in 1989.

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