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Priley Family History

Priley 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: Riley, Briley, Friley, Kriley, Pooley, Bailey, Paley, Priddy, Prime

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Where is the Priley family from?

You can see how Priley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Priley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Priley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Priley families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Priley's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Priley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Priley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Priley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Priley. 100% of Priley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Priley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Priley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Priley. 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 82 military records available for the last name Priley. For the veterans among your Priley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Priley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Priley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Priley in 1965 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

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