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Praest Family History

Praest 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: Priest, Prast, Prest, Ernest, Probst, Prost, Rast, Pries, Pracht

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Where is the Praest family from?

You can see how Praest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Praest families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Praest's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Praest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praest 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 73 census records available for the last name Praest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praest 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Praest. 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 9 military records available for the last name Praest. For the veterans among your Praest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praest lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Praest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Praest in 1969 was 94, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praest 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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