Origins of the Priory surname
About the Priorys
We have a total of 192 records for people with the last name Priory.
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Interesting facts about Priory
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Priory surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Priory first names?
Norton
Alfred
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Priorys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Priorys in 1921
Annuitant
1
Cook
1
Cotton Mill Weaver
1
Domestic Servant General
1
Formerly Farm Servant
1
Common male occupations for Priorys in 1921
Laborer
4
Cattle Drover
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Bread Deliverer
2
Bricklayer
2
