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Praiss Family History

Praiss 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: Preiss, Grass, Rais, Pass, Preis, Prins, Preuss, Krass, Drass, Brass

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Where is the Praiss family from?

You can see how Praiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Praiss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Praiss families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Praiss's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Praiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Praiss 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 119 census records available for the last name Praiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Praiss 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Praiss. 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 24 military records available for the last name Praiss. For the veterans among your Praiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Praiss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Praiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Praiss in 1963 was 84, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Praiss 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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