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Prahler Family History

Prahler 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: Pfahler, Brahler, Prager, Pranger, Prater, Zahler, Dahler, Parler

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Where is the Prahler family from?

You can see how Prahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prahler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Prahler families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Prahler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Prahler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prahler 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 150 census records available for the last name Prahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prahler 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Prahler. 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 25 military records available for the last name Prahler. For the veterans among your Prahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prahler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Prahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prahler in 1965 was 61, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prahler 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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