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Praff Family History

Praff 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: Graff, Raff, Braff, Paff, Pfaff, Graf, Prada, Kraft, Griff, Reff

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Where is the Praff family from?

You can see how Praff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Praff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Praff families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Praff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Praff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praff 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 104 census records available for the last name Praff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praff 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Praff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Praff. For the veterans among your Praff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Praff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Praff in 1975 was 86, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praff 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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