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Prak Name Meaning

Cambodian: written ប្រាក់ from a Khmer word meaning ‘silver’. Dutch: probably a nickname from prakke ‘dense hair’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pak, Hak, Rak, Prah, Raak, Pock, Croak, Frack, Paar, Mak

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Where is the Prak family from?

You can see how Prak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Prak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Prak family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Prak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Prak. 100% of Prak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Prak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prak 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Prak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Prak. For the veterans among your Prak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Prak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Prak in 1970 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

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