Priors Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Priors Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Priors family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 2
Painter House 1
Painter's Labourer 1
Railway Carman 1
Ship Fireman 1
Shirt Machinist 1
Book Binder 1
General Warehouseman 1
Loans Silker 1
Maker Up In Domestic Grey Warehouse 1
Farm Labourer Agricultural Labourer 1
House Keeper 1
Retired Engine Fitter 1
Baker 1
Dress Maker 1
Drilling Mechanic 1
Proprietor Hotel 1
General Labourer 1
Nut & Bolt Bright Works Turner 1
County Court Clerk Local 1
Ships Officer 1

Priors Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Parris 33% 8,649
2 Perris 33% 3,693
3 Purris 33% 558
4 Porries 43% 381
5 Priors 100% 157
6 Parrs 50% 129
7 Perrs 50% 116

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The surname Priors is the 5th most popular variant of Parris.

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