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Priestner Family History

Priestner Name Meaning

variant of Priestnall . Compare Willmi Pristnall 1615 in IGI (Prestbury Cheshire); Thomas Prissnall 1621 in IGI (Northenden Cheshire).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Priester, Priestley, Riester, Friesner, Piester, Pfiester, Prinster

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Where is the Priestner family from?

You can see how Priestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priestner family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Priestner families living in Cheshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Priestner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Priestner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priestner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priestner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priestner. 100% of Priestner women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Priestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priestner 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Priestner. 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 98 military records available for the last name Priestner. For the veterans among your Priestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priestner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Priestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Priestner in 1971 was 72, and 90 in 1991.

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