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Prafke Family History

Prafke 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: Pranke, Drake, Paske, Brake, Rake, Pratte, Prange, Kracke, Placke

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Where is the Prafke family from?

You can see how Prafke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prafke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Prafke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Prafke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Prafke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Prafke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prafke 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 517 census records available for the last name Prafke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prafke 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 Prafke. 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 44 military records available for the last name Prafke. For the veterans among your Prafke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prafke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Prafke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Prafke in 1965 was 45, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prafke 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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