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Praisewater Family History

Praisewater 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: Rainwater, Passwater, Drinkwater, Freshwater, Bridgewater, Reisenauer

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Where is the Praisewater family from?

You can see how Praisewater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praisewater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Praisewater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Praisewater families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Praisewater's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Praisewater families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praisewater 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 101 census records available for the last name Praisewater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praisewater 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 Praisewater. 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 11 military records available for the last name Praisewater. For the veterans among your Praisewater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praisewater lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Praisewater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Praisewater in 1966 was 83, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praisewater 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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