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Praigg Family History

Praigg 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: Prigge, Prange, Sprigg, Gragg, Rigg, Pigg, Bragg, Craig, Craigo

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Where is the Praigg family from?

You can see how Praigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praigg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Praigg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Praigg family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Praigg's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Praigg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praigg 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 185 census records available for the last name Praigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praigg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Praigg. 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 154 military records available for the last name Praigg. For the veterans among your Praigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praigg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Praigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Praigg in 1977 was 94, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praigg 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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