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Prafka Family History

Prafka 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: Krafka, Praska, Kraska, Prada, Prata, Raffa, Kafka, Palka, Grifka

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Where is the Prafka family from?

You can see how Prafka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prafka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Prafka families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Prafka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Prafka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Prafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prafka 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Prafka. 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 Prafka. For the veterans among your Prafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prafka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Prafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Prafka in 1971 was 66, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prafka 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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