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Praca Family History

Praca Surname 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: Prada, Prata, Graca, Papa, Rana, Rada, Place, Price, Arata, Pack

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Where is the Praca family from?

You can see how Praca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Praca family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Praca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Praca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Praca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praca 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Praca. 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 5 military records available for the last name Praca. For the veterans among your Praca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Praca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Praca in 1967 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praca ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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